Volleyball Breaks Through, Knocks Off Firsr Ranked Opponent Since 2017

Box Score

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The College of Southern Maryland volleyball program emphatically snapped its skid and in the process, picked up its biggest win in eight years, taking down NJCAA Division III's 14th-ranked Raritan Valley Lions to wrap up its second weekend of action.

Prior to Sunday's upset, the last time that CSM toppled a ranked foe was September 3, 2017 when they defeated #20 Rhode Island CC.

The Basics:

• Score
  • Southern Maryland – 3
  • #14 (DIII) Raritan Valley – 1
    • (25-11, 20-25, 25-15, 25-20)

• Records
  • Southern Maryland (1-7, 0-0 Conference)
  • #14 (DIII) Raritan Valley (0-4, 0-0 Conference)

• Location
  • New Rochelle, New York – Monroe Athletic Complex

• Series History (Since 2012)
  • Hawks Lead 1-0 (100%)

• Winning Streak (Since 2012)
  • Hawks (W1) / Lions' Last Win: N/A

Hawks' Top Performers:

• Lelia Iafeta caught fire and helped Coach Sanders' crew cruise to victory, popping off for a career-high 17 digs (4.25 per set) and 15 kills (3.75 per set) en route to her first collegiate double-double.

• Amelie Lancioni tallied yet another double-double (what else is new), averaging 7.25 assists (29 total) and 3.25 digs (13 total) per set with four kills to boot.

• Taylor Hollinger and Deanna Kalkbrenner put a baker's dozen worth of points on the scoreboard apiece, combining for 21 kills, 11 digs, three aces and two blocks.

• Last but not least, Ana Salamanca had her best game of the season, recording 43 digs (10.75 per set) and serving up a trio of aces.

Next:

• The real fun begins Tuesday night in Charm City as the ladies open up Regional and Conference play at 5 p.m. against Baltimore City.

 
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