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.
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Basics
Oswego: 1 (7-13, 1-4 SUNYAC)
Nazareth: 3 (6-16, 3-6 Empire 8)
Location: Kidera Gymnasium | Rochester, NY
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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.Â
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Priscilla McReynolds lead the Lakers with 16 kills,
Mya Bush had 37 assists, and
CJ Eidem earned 11 digs.
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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.
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