University at Albany Great Danes

SCORE: UMBC 3, UAlbany 0 (25-14, 25-13, 25-12)

LOCATION: Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena - Baltimore, Md.

RECORDS: UAlbany 6-13, 2-5 America East | UMBC 13-5, 7-0 America East

SHORT STORY: The Great Danes battled hard against the Retrievers, but UMBC ultimately took the match in three sets, Sunday afternoon.

KEY STATS

• Senior middle blocker Campbell Robinson and freshman outside hitter Lily Lott led the team in kills with five. Robinson also had a team-high two service aces.
• Junior middle blocker Mina Benucci put up three blocks.
• Freshman setter Addy Bianchini recorded 11 assists.
• Junior libero Kasia Barletta earned 14 digs. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Retrievers earned four consecutive points for an early lead to start set one.
• A 6-1 run from UMBC increased their lead as they reached 15 points first. 
• UAlbany tried to close the deficit with a kill from Mina Benucci, but the Retrievers held a 10-point advantage. 
• The Retrievers took set one, 25-14. 
• The Great Danes and UMBC went back and forth exchanging points to start set two, but the Retrievers later took a four-point lead, 15-11.
• An eight-point run for UMBC increased their lead in the set, 22-12.
• The Retrievers won set two and held the match advantage. 
• A service ace from Campbell Robinson gave UAlbany an early lead in set three.
• UMBC tied the set as UAlbany and the Retrievers exchanged points once more.
• The Retrievers emerged into the lead with a five-point advantage. 
• A 6-1 scoring run gave set three to UMBC and they secured the match win. 

NEXT: The Great Danes will be back at PE Gym to take on Binghamton Friday evening (Nov. 6) at 6:00 PM. 

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