Hamburg, NY- Women's volleyball opened play at the Hilbert College Invitational with a pair of matches and the Spartans came up short on both, losing each in a highly competitive four-set decision.

In the opener versus Keuka College, Luciana Payne (Buffalo, NY/Mount St. Mary Academy) had 12 kills on offense and the defense was paced by Alica Porack (Hamburg, NY/Hamburg) and Lara Svensson (Tonawanda, NY/Sweet Home) with 20 digs each.

The Spartans lost games one and three 25-23, took the second 31-29, and lost the fourth 25-19.

In the next match versus Fredonia State, the Spartans jumped out to a 25-22 first-set win and then dropped the next three. Emily McDonald (North Syracuse, NY/Liverpool) had a team-high seven kills and Alicia Porack was the dig leader with 10.

Play continues at the event September 15 with a 10:00 am match versus Hilbert College and noon tilt with SUNYIT.