ALFRED, N.Y. – Playing in their final non-conference match before the Hawks head to eight consecutive Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference games, Hilbert College dropped a straight set loss to Alfred State College tonight.

QUICK HITS

Final:  Alfred State 25, 25 25  |  Hilbert 13, 18, 15
Records:  Hilbert Hawks 2-13 | Alfred State Pioneers 9-5

HOW IT HAPPENED

• After building a 4-0 lead, the Hawks suffered through an 8-point Pioneer run, but they kept it a five-point spread until the hosts extended the margin to eight points (12-20).  Alfred State closed the set with five consecutive points for the opening set victory.
• As they did in the opening set, the Hawks were competitive and traded points with the Pioneers until Alfred State used a 7-0 run to go up 13-5.  Hilbert pulled within five points (10-15) and closed the set forcing multiple side outs before falling 25-18.
• Both teams found their rhythm in cycles in the third set, with Alfred State stretching their momentum further than the Hawks in their 25-15 win.

 
The Hawks scored 27 points off 24 kills, one service ace and one block while A-State collected 54 points off 40 kills, 10 service aces and four blocks.

Katie Kociszewski recorded a team-best eight kills (.313) and one solo block along with a block assist while Natalie Ruhlmann was credited with nine digs.  Jessee Jonathan added 16 assists.
 
UP NEXT

Hilbert returns to the friendly confines of the Hafner Recreation Center next Tuesday when the Hawks open AMCC action against tonight's opponent Alfred State College.  The Hilbert College SAAC will be hosting a "Gold-Out" game so be sure to wear your favorite gold shirt and sit in the Hawks nest to cheer your team to victory.