Despite making a comeback late in the third set, the Red Flash could not come out on top. Narrowing the score to 23-21, a ball-handling error kept Saint Francis in the match, but a Red Flash service error and a kill by Oakland ended the match.

FLASH MOMENTS
Saint Francis began the match keeping close with Oakland. Down just one at 8-7, the Red Flash took advantage of two errors by the Golden Grizzlies to take the lead. Alyssa Irwin and Laney Wilson blocked an Oakland attack, widening the lead to 10-8 before Oakland began to pull ahead to win the opening frame.  

Down nine points in the third set, the Red Flash began to make a comeback. With Christine Covello entering the match, Saint Francis notched kills by Aaliyah Toppin and Wilson. Drew Wallech recorded back-to-back aces, drawing a timeout from Oakland at a 19-14 score.

FLASH NUGGETS
Alexandra Sappia led Saint Francis with 12 assists.

Wallech tallied four aces, team-most for the Red Flash.

Irwin and Wilson's block in the first set was the only block for Saint Francis.

Burns also led the team in digs with nine.

UP NEXT
Saint Francis will travel to Indiana for the Purdue Fort Wayne Invitational, facing Indiana State, Purdue Fort Wayne and Eastern Michigan on September 20-21.