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Posted: Aug 31, 2024

Salem State Splits Opening Tri-Meet

Salem State Splits Opening Tri-Meet
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Game Leaders
Salem St.
K: 2 Players (#13, #15) - 5
B: Ariana Barrows - 3
D: 2 Players (#3, #5) - 4
SA: Celia Carbone - 5
Curry
K: Kyah Earls - 7
B: 2 Players (#3, #7) - 1
D: Kyah Earls - 5
SA: 4 Players (#4, #7, #15, #17) - 1
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Game Leaders
Salem St.
K: Bella Coccia - 7
B: 2 Players (#13, #15) - 2
D: Kailey Roche - 15
SA: 4 Players (#5, #12, #15, #17) - 2
Albertus Magnus
K: Majo Pelaez - 24
B: Paula Matheus - 4
D: Amanda Zdru - 22
SA: Alexys Signor - 4
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Salem State began the 2024 season on the road with a tri-meet hosted by Albertus Magnus. The Vikings won their opening match with a 3-0 sweep over Curry College before losing 3-2 to Albertus Magnus in their second match. 

HOW IT HAPPENED (CURRY): 

  • Salem State never trailed in the first set, as the Vikings built a comfortable 22-14 lead. Celia Carbone opened the set with three straight service aces.

  • Salem State broke a 9-9 tie in the second set with a 9-3 run highlighted by a kill and a pair of aces from Allie Ulmschneider.  

  • The Vikings started slowly in set three before regaining control with a 7-2 run. Salem State scored the final six points, with Presley Shairs and Ariana Barrows providing a pair of kills. 

  • Curry hit just .106 for the match, including an .034 hitting percentage in the final set. 

 INSIDE THE NUMBERS: 

  • Ulmschneider and Presley Shairs led Salem State with five kills each.

  • Barrows and Kailey Roche topped the team with four digs apiece.

  • The Vikings finished with 15 service aces. 

HOW IT HAPPENED (ALBERTUS MAGNUS): 

  • Salem State and Albertus Magnus played a close first set with the largest lead being just five points (17-12). Four kills by Shairs and five assists by Carbone highlighted the first set win with a kill by Mahoney and an attack error providing the final two points in a 25-23 win. 

  • Once again the two teams played a tightly contested set. However, leading 10-8, a Shairs kill sparked a 7-3 run with three of the points coming on aces. Albertus Magnus roared back from an eight-point deficit late, forcing the two teams to extend the set. Tied at 26-26 an attack error and kill by Celia Carbone gave the Vikings a 28-26 victory.

  •  The Vikings lost sets three and four before losing the fifth and decisive set 15-7 as the Falcons rallied back from a 2-0 deficit. 

  •  INSIDE THE NUMBERS: 

  • Carbone had 15 assists and 12 digs.

  • Roche produced 15 digs and eight assists.

  • Coccia topped the Vikings with seven kills.

  • Salem State struggled offensively hitting 0.00% in the final set.

 UP NEXT: 

Salem State will host their home opener on Wednesday, September 4th against UMass Boston at 6:00 PM.