Oswego State Athletics

Rochester, N.Y. - Despite Oswego taking the first set and an early lead, Nazareth won the next three, resulting in a 3-1 road loss.
 
Basics
Oswego: 1 (7-13, 1-4 SUNYAC)
Nazareth: 3 (6-16, 3-6 Empire 8)
Location: Kidera Gymnasium | Rochester, NY
 
How it Happened
The Lakers had a closely contested first set, with both teams trading points back and forth until an eventual 25-21 Oswego victory. Despite the closeness of the score, Oswego had an excellent offensive showing, nearly doubling Nazareth's kills and more than doubling their hitting percentage. 
 
The Lakers hoped to continue their offense into the second set to go up 2-0, but the Golden Flyers fought back. The teams continued to trade points back and forth until back-to-back service aces by Priscilla McReynolds forced a Nazareth timeout. The game was kept close, and the Lakers forced another Nazareth timeout when they were up 23-19. The Golden Flyers however managed to rally back, tying the score at 25-25. Unfortunately for the Lakers, three back-to-back kills by Nazareth allowed them to take the second set win at 27-29.
 
Oswego hoped to regain their lead in the beginning of the third set, but the Flyers came out swinging and took an early 2-7 lead, prompting an Oswego timeout. The Nazareth offense picks up steam where they extend their lead to 8-19, and later take their second set win at 25-15.
 
Oswego opened the third set with some energy and the score was 7-8. Oswego continued toto rally up to 15-21, forcing Nazareth to take a timeout. Ultimately, the Golden Flyers momentum carried them to a 25-19 win, taking the match overall 3-1.
 
Priscilla McReynolds lead the Lakers with 16 kills, Mya Bush had 37 assists, and CJ Eidem earned 11 digs.
 
What's Next
The Lakers will return home on Friday, October 30th, to face the Plattsburgh State Cardinals in Max Ziel Gymnasium at 6:00 PM.