Worcester, MA – The Rivier College women's volleyball team split a pair of non-conference matches today at the campus of Clark University. The Raiders started the day with a 0-3 loss to MIT, but were able to rebound against Clark, sweeping the home team 3-0 in match two on the day.

Match 1

Rivier College – 0   18 19 15
MIT – 3                   25 25 25

In the first match of the day, the Raiders were able to hang tough throughout the first half of each game, only to have a run of mistakes in the late going set them back. Sophomore outside hitter Kenna Finlayson (Derry, NH) once again led the Raider offense with 11 kills and added 7 digs in the loss. Junior setter Caitlin Callahan (Dedham, MA) dished out 21 assists and picked up 11 digs of her own. Emileigh Cenedella (Townsend, MA), a junior libero led the Raider defense with 19 digs and chipped in with 1 ace serve. Seniors Nicole Rodriguez (Newton, MA) and Danielle Jacques (Derry, NH) totaled 8 kills between them, while freshman Morgan Peck (Sudbury, MA), who got her first real action of the young season, recorded 4 kills and 1 block.

Match 2

Rivier College – 3      25 25 25
Clark University – 0   20 18 17

To the credit of the Raiders, they were able to take their lumps in the first match and make adjustments to help them win the second match. The Raiders jumped on the host Cougars early in game one with some great serving and defense, forcing a number of free balls and roll shots from the host school. Caitlin Callahan (Dedham, MA) recorded a team high 5 ace serves while Kenna Finlayson (Derry, NH) had her most consistent match to date, recording 12 kills, 4 aces and 6 digs. Danielle Jacques (Derry, NH) added 8 kills and 1 block, while classmate Nicole Rodriguez (Newton, MA) had 7 kills and 1 block. Junior Lauren Saccoccio (Warwick, RI) directed the offense in the second match, tossing up 21 assists in the victory to go along with her 8 digs. Freshman middle hitter Nicole Peacock (Warwick, RI) had her best match to date as well, recording 8 kills and 4 blocks. Peacock was also able to jump into the back row and pass two gems at the end of the match after a minor injury to libero Emileigh Cenedella (Townsend, MA) forced her to the sideline. Cenedella picked up a match high 22 digs before leaving the game.

The split moves the Raiders record to 4-6 on the season. The Raiders will take on in-state foe Plymouth State University next on Tuesday, September 21st at 7:00 PM in Nashua, NH and will travel to Keene State on Thursday, September 23rd at the same time.