"Although we didn't get the outcome we wanted tonight, I'm very proud of this team and the season we had. We faced challenges, had our ups and downs and grew as athletes, coaches and as people. This senior class has been a core piece to us becoming a championship contender in the Northeast Conference. We can't thank them enough for the four years they represented Saint Francis. It's been a long season and we are going to take some much-needed rest, but we are feeling very eager to get back into the gym in the spring to continue to grow what we built this season." – head coach Sara Spielvogel on the season and the road ahead.

TURNING POINT
With the set lead, a five-point run set up match point for FDU. Saint Francis put off the final point with a three-point run of its own. A hard shot in the middle by Drew Wallech began the run. Kori McClure tallied a kill of her own after the ball hit the block and landed outside. An attack error by the Knights put the score within three, but FDU notched a kill to win the match.

FLASH MOMENTS
Behind FDU 8-6, a six-point run allowed the Red Flash to pull ahead in the second set. Maggie Hogan began the run with an attack error by the Knights tying the score. After a lengthy rally, Wallech notched a kill in the back right corner to capture the lead. Burns then got a piece of the ball to earn a kill to keep the run going. On the right pin, Alexandra Sappia and Wallech earned a solid block. An attack error made the score 12-8 before FDU would earn back the serve.

The Knights chipped away at the Red Flash lead in the second set, entering a back-and-forth battle before Saint Francis came out victorious. After trading service errors, a kill by Hogan made the score 22-20. A service error gave FDU the side out, but the Knights returned the error, keeping Saint Francis up two. FDU then earned a kill before Burns slammed the ball down the left side to earn set point. The Knights attempted a comeback, but another hard kill by Burns, this time to the back right corner, put away the set.

FLASH NUGGETS
Sappia led the team with 34 assists.

Saint Francis had five aces on the night with Burns, Hogan, McClure, Raegan Rosi and Sappia each tallying one.

Sappia and Wallech tallied three total blocks apiece to lead the Red Flash.

McClure recorded a team-most 11 digs.

UP NEXT
Saint Francis will return to play in the fall.