Women’s Volleyball Downed By Sharks

PAXTON, MA : The Anna Maria College women's volleyball team lost in straight sets to visiting Simmons University on Wednesday evening in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action in Paxton.

THE BASICS:

• Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2021
• Score: Simmons 3, Anna Maria 0 (25-17, 25-10, 25-18)
• Records: Sharks of Simmons (13-5, 7-2 GNAC) | AMCATS of Anna Maria (5-17, 1-9 GNAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• In the first set, the AMCATS opened with a 5-1 lead behind the serving of senior outside hitter Jenna Grande (Whitman, MA) and led 12-10 at the midway point before the Sharks stormed back, winning seven straight rallies with sophomore setter Kat Simeonidis (Lake Mary, FL) leading the way. Simmons closed it out with a kill from senior middle blocker Krissy Lloyd (Tampa, FL).
• After cruising in the second set, Simmons opened the third set with three straight points only for Anna Maria to fight back, pulling to within one and at one point winning six of seven rallies to pull to within three behind sophomore outside hitter Sarah Burt (Plymouth, MA). Ultimately, the Sharks pulled away down the stretch.
• Anna Maria junior outside hitter Bella Kozciak (Westfield, MA) led the way for the AMCATS with four kills and one service aces.
• Simmons first year middle hitter Nelani Majkia (Albuquerque, NM) led the Sharks with 12 kills and a .647 kill percentage.

UP NEXT:

Anna Maria will be back on the court on Friday when they travel to Northern Vermont - Lyndon for a 6:00 p.m. match.

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