KINGSTON, R.I.- The Bryant women's volleyball team opened their season with a win in the Art Carmichael Invitational. They took down Holy Cross, 3-1.

Match Information
Bryant 3, Holy Cross 1 (17-25, 25-17, 25-14, 25-14)
Records: Bryant (1-0) | Holy Cross (0-2)
Location: Keaney Gymnasium (Kingston, R.I.) 

Coach Garlacy's Comments

"What a great way to open the season with a win. Our offense was fast and both setters spread the ball to all hitting locations. We were very efficient, especially out of the middle. We also served tough, which took a lot of pressure off of us."

How it Happened
Set 1: Bryant posted a .156 attack percentage, and Holy Cross was able to capitalize to take the opener.
Set 2: The Bulldogs improved their attacks in the second set, finishing with 15 kills and a .346 attack% to win the set.
Set 3: Bryant had a .500 attack percentage, 15 kills, and four service aces in the third set.
Set 4: Bryant notched a match high six service aces and three blocks in the closing set. 

Notes and Notables:

• Riley James tied for the match lead with 12 kills, and also posted 4 aces, six digs, a block and an assist.

• Mia Cergol and Carolina Camacho led the way for Bryant with 21 assists.

• Eight different Bulldogs registered a kill, including six with at least four.

• Alysa Wright tied for the match lead with five total blocks and also contributed nine kills.

• Camacho and Aubrey Lapour each saw their first collegiate game action. In addition to Camacho's assist total, Lapour notched her first career kill in the fourth set.