Volleyball Takes Down Worcester State in Straight Sets

WORCESTER, Mass. – Suffolk volleyball ran its win streak to six when it bested Worcester State, 3-0, Saturday afternoon to wrap up a tri-match at John P. Brissette'88 Court. The sweep came by set scores 25-19, 25-15 and 25-19.  

THE BASICS
SCORE: Suffolk 3 | Worcester State 0 
RECORDS: Suffolk (12-2) | Worcester State (2-10)  

STATISTICALLY SPEAKING

• Emily Norgrove paced the attack with 11 kills on a .500 attack percentage to go along with two digs. 
• McKenna Keowen had an all-around performance with nine kills, five digs, two aces and one assist. 
• Aislinn Lanigan contributed 18 handouts, four digs and two aces. 
• Jayla Martinez had 12 helpers, two digs and one ace. 

NOTEWORTHY

• The Rams won their sixth straight match, tying a season-best win streak. 
• Suffolk defeated Worcester State for the second straight meeting. 
• The Rams are now 2-3 against the Lancers since 2008. 
• Both of Suffolk's victories over WSU have come in straight sets. 
• Suffolk played at Worcester State for the first time. 
• Four matches between the Rams and Lancers have been decided in straight sets. Suffolk is now 2-2 in such decisions. 
• Suffolk is 2-0 versus Worcester State under Scott Blanchard's leadership. 
• Norgrove notched a personal-best 11 kills. 
• Sophie Palmer had a career-high three digs. 

WHAT'S NEXT?
Suffolk preps for its Conference of New England (CNE) opener scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 25 against Hartford at Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court.