Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 Fairmont, W.Va. - Volleyball had an impressive start to the season going 2-0 on the day at the Fairmont State Volleyball Classic. In their first matchup against Ursuline they were tested in the first set but ended up winning 25-23. After that win they didn't look back as they controlled the next two sets (25-14, 25-16) to sweep Ursuline. Your stat leaders from the first game were Emma Ludwig 10 Kills, Josie Skinn 2 Aces, Amelia Moore 5 Blocks, Lauren Albrecht 15 Assists and Bryce Knapp 12 Digs. Keara Lewis also had a stellar performance 9 Kills and Lauren Albrecht added 10 Digs to go along with her 15 Assists. A solid team performance overall as they moved to 1-0 on the year. 

The featured matchup of the day against Walsh University lived up to the hype as it was an instant classic that went 5 sets. Your Falcons battled hard in a back and forth match that saw us come out top in the final set 15-12. It was a great match where there were a ton of great points and rallies. They had a great comeback in set one where they started out a little slow being down 5-0 but came roaring back to outscore Walsh 25-13 to win the set 25-18. Walsh regrouped and won the next two sets 25-22 and 25-20. Your Falcons were up for the challenge as they came together and put on another impressive performance to win set 4 25-23 to force a match deciding fifth set. Again we started off slow but really showed our grit and competitiveness to comeback to tie it up. From there they didn't look back and went on to win 15-12. Your stat leaders from the match were Kills, Keara Lewis 20, Joey Borelle 13 and Madison Chapman 12. Assists leaders were Lauren Albrecht 36, Kelsie Dangerfield 12. Digs leaders Bryce Knapp 24, Lauren Albrecht and Karli Edwards both had 8.

Blocks leaders were Emma Ludwig 6, Amelia Moore 5  and Keara Lewis 3. Your Ace leaders were Josie Skinn and Amelia Moore 2. Your Falcons are back in action tomorrow at noon against the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and then finish off their weekend against Slippery Rock University at 6:00 PM.