BRYANT VOLLEYBALL FALLS TO NEW HAVEN 3-1 IN NONCONFERENCE MATCH

Sept. 28, 2006  / Box Score

WEST HAVEN, Conn. - Bryant University senior Jess Cegarra (Danville, NH) racked up 24 kills and hit .474 offensively but it was enough to overcome the University of New Haven as the Chargers earned a 3-1 non-conference win over the Bulldogs Thursday night.  

Senior Jess Cegarra had 24 kills Thursday vs. New Haven. www.dspics.com

The Bulldogs opened with a thrilling 32-30 win in the opening game, thanks to the play of Cegarra. The senior middle notched seven kills on 10 swings in the opener while junior Likica Grceva (Natick, Mass.) added five kills for the Bulldogs.

New Haven would bounce back to win a crucial second game, 31-29 to even the match at 1-1, despite strong play at the net by the Bulldogs.  Bryant out-blocked the Chargers 4 to 0 at the net but UNH got four kills from Helena Castro to lead the way.

The Chargers would bounce back strong and ride the momentum from the win to capture game three, 30-23, and game four 30-22 to improve to 13-5 on the season.

Grceva finished with 10 kills and added six digs while junior setter Tiffany Garry (Frankfort, IL) had 45 assists to go with four service aces and nine digs.  Freshman Morgan Wood (Cedar Park, TX) had 11 kills and led the team with four total blocks on the day.  Bryant hit .183 and finished the match with seven aces.

Bryant (12-10) will travel to Saint Michael's Friday night for a Northeast-10 Conference game.