HAMBURG, N.Y. – The Hilbert College women's volleyball team came alive in the third set but it turned out to be a little too late to catch the Soaring Eagles who finished the match with a straight-set victory.

THE BASICS

• Final Score:  Elmira  3  I  Hilbert   0
• Location: Hafner Recreation Center, Hamburg, NY
• Records:  Soaring Eagles 4-5   I  Hawks  0-5

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Elmira jumped out early in the first two sets, winning 25-13 and 25-12.
• The Hawks rebounded and responded to the incredible energy, excitement and support from the loud crowd in the stands and kept the third set close before dropping 25-16.
• Several times in the final set, Hilbert held at least a one-point lead over the Soaring Eagles with the final advantage tilted their way with a 8-7 lead.  The crowd set Elmira's players off balance which motived the Hawks on the court.
• Hilbert stayed close through a 15-13 score before Elmira pulled away with four consecutive service aces for the win.

GAME NOTES

• Elmira dominated the net and service line edging the Hawks 26/7 in kills with a 20-1 advantage in service aces.
• Hilbert was led offensively by Jessica Cruz-Jackson, Maria Spinelli and Abigail Elisofon with two kills each.  Ashley Page quarterbacked the team with five assists and earned Hilbert's solo service ace.
• Kayleigh Chudoba kept the ball in play with a team-high seven digs.

UP NEXT

The Hawks return to the Hafner Recreation Center this Saturday when they open the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference portion of their game schedule against La Roche University September 25 at 2pm.