
Posted: Sep 21, 2024
WORCESTER, Mass. – Suffolk volleyball ran its win streak to six when it bested Worcester State, 3-0, Saturday afternoon to wrap up a tri-match at John P. Brissette'88 Court. The sweep came by set scores 25-19, 25-15 and 25-19.
THE BASICS
SCORE: Suffolk 3 | Worcester State 0
RECORDS: Suffolk (12-2) | Worcester State (2-10)
STATISTICALLY SPEAKING
- Emily Norgrove paced the attack with 11 kills on a .500 attack percentage to go along with two digs.
- McKenna Keowen had an all-around performance with nine kills, five digs, two aces and one assist.
- Aislinn Lanigan contributed 18 handouts, four digs and two aces.
- Jayla Martinez had 12 helpers, two digs and one ace.
NOTEWORTHY
- The Rams won their sixth straight match, tying a season-best win streak.
- Suffolk defeated Worcester State for the second straight meeting.
- The Rams are now 2-3 against the Lancers since 2008.
- Both of Suffolk's victories over WSU have come in straight sets.
- Suffolk played at Worcester State for the first time.
- Four matches between the Rams and Lancers have been decided in straight sets. Suffolk is now 2-2 in such decisions.
- Suffolk is 2-0 versus Worcester State under Scott Blanchard's leadership.
- Norgrove notched a personal-best 11 kills.
- Sophie Palmer had a career-high three digs.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Suffolk preps for its Conference of New England (CNE) opener scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 25 against Hartford at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court.