WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
>> Kori McClure registered a career high of six blocks, including three solos.
>> The Red Flash are 1-1 on the year with old NEC opponent Robert Morris.
>> Saint Francis lost to the Colonials 3-2 (25-20, 25-21, 25-21, 25-14,15-8).
TURNING POINT OF THE GAME
After two attacking errors from Robert Morris, Saint Francis trailed 15–10. A service ace from Robert Morris sparked an 11-4 run to take the fourth set 25-14. The Colonials never looked back as they continued to claim the fifth set for a 3-2 victory.
FLASH MOMENTS
The Red Flash came out with fire going on a 13-3 run to set the tone. It was fueled by a McClure kill followed by a kill by both Korrin Burns and Gwen Atkins. Alexandra Sappia assisted on six of the kills that Saint Francis had during its run. McClure and Burns both led with five kills apiece, including two back-to-back kills by McClure to close off the first set win.
Saint Francis found hidden strength after being down 19-18 to go on 7-2 run and claim the third set. Burns had the kill that set the score 19 all, only for Sappia to collect a service ace to take the lead. McClure had two huge blocks, including a solo block to shut down the Colonial offense.
FLASH NUGGETS
Burns, the three-time NEC Player of the Week this year, finished the night with 16 kills and 11 digs. This put her at 18 double doubles in her collegiate career.
McClure added in 12 kills, six blocks, and two digs.
Paloma Gonzalez Jaramillo collected eight kills and three assisted blocks.
Gweb Atkins, the current NEC Rookie of the Week, threw in seven kills, two aces, and nine digs.
Chandler Alter had nine digs for the Red Flash.
Sappia finished the match with 40 assists, two aces, two assisted blocks, and six digs. Sappia has earned NEC Prime Performer distinction in the first three weeks of the season.
NEXT ON TAP
The Red Flash finishes up its time in the Four Twelve Project Volleyball Invitational against Duquesne at 2 p.m. tomorrow.
