2007 GNAC CHAMPIONSHIP BANNER UNVEILED

 
Nashua, NH
Rivier College (6-4 overall; 0-0 GNAC) defeated Southern New Hampshire University to pick up their first win of the season at The Muldoon.  The Raiders dominated the match from beginning to end to pick up their second victory in as many years against the Penmen.  The Raiders offense hit for a stellar .347 average while the defense picked up a steady 12 digs/game in the 3 set match.  Freshman Lauren Saccoccio paced the Raiders with 10 kills, 6 digs, and 2 service aces while sophomore Danielle Jacques played well on the right side with 8 kills (8-2-15-.400%).  Sophomore Nicole Rodriguez laced in 7 kills (7-0-12-.583) and a team high 3 service aces while senior Nicole Hersey and junior Lindsay Chace chipped in with 6 and 2 kills respectively.  Senior Laura Ciummo, last weeks GNAC Player of the Week, directed the offense well with 31 assists while scooping up 5 digs.  RIV's defense was led by Colleen Van Cura who tallied a team high 9 digs.  The senior libero also passed nails all match.  The tandem of junior Becky Gautreau and freshman Danielle Stoodley rounded off the defense with a combined 11 digs. 

Prior to the match Rivier unveiled their 2007 GNAC Championship banner in front of 100 friends, family and alumni.
 
Rivier College    3        SNHU    0        25-14  25-19  25-19