Gators Conclude Crosstown Challenge with a Split
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College concluded the Crosstown Challenge by splitting a pair of matches this afternoon at Union College.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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23 | 27 | 17 | 24 | 1 |
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25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 1 |
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28 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Team Stats
SUNY Oneonta
| Game Statistics | SUNY Oneonta | Russell Sage College |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .229 | .341 |
| Blocks | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| Digs | 41 | 62 |
| Aces | 12 | 7 |
SUNY Plattsburgh
| Game Statistics | Russell Sage College | SUNY Plattsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .138 | .180 |
| Blocks | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| Digs | 82 | 67 |
| Aces | 8 | 8 |
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College concluded the Crosstown Challenge by splitting a pair of matches this afternoon at Union College.
Sage started its day by defeating SUNY Oneonta 3-1 (25-23, 25-27, 25-17, 26-24).
The Gators, which recorded seven aces and hit .341 as a team in the win, had three players total double figures in kills.
Senior outside hitter Emma Parkington (Dalton, MA/Wahconah Regional) topped all participants with 22 kills, a career-high, on .442 hitting. Senior middle hitter Celia Gagnon (Troy, NY/Ichabod Crane) added a career-high 19 kills on .750 hitting, while junior outside hitter Sydney Shepard (Canajoharie, NY/Canajoharie) (above) contributed 11 kills.
Sophomore right side Statia Walker (Schodack, NY/Maple Hill) registered her sixth double-double of the fall with 47 assists, also a career-high, and 15 digs, while junior defensive specialist Elaina Moisidis (Albany, NY/Albany) accumulated 18 digs, seven assists and three aces.
SUNY Oneonta (1-9) had three players tally double-digit kills in defeat. Junior outside hitter Casey Biggers led the way with 13 on .305 hitting.
RSC capped its afternoon by falling 3-1 to SUNY Plattsburgh (26-28, 25-23, 23-25, 23-25).
Parkington registered 17 kills and 16 digs for her third double-double this season. Shepard finished 14 rallies while Gagnon put down 12 kills. Walker dished out 42 assists and Mosidis elevated 25 Cardinal attacks.
Looking ahead, Sage (3-9) hosts Bard on Tuesday at 7:00 pm.
Notes: Parkington has recorded 12 double-doubles in her time as a Gator...She registered her 500th career kill last Saturday at SUNY New Paltz...Moisidis has tallied double-digit digs in all but one match to begin the fall...She tallied her 500th career digs on Saturday at SUNY New Paltz.
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