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Bryant falls to UMBC on Friday
Posted: Sep 29, 2023

Bryant falls to UMBC on Friday

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Game Leaders
UMBC
K: Conteh, Kamani - 11
B: Ilieva, Mila - 8
D: Howard, Hannah - 17
SA: Howard, Hannah - 2
Bryant
K: Aubrey Lapour - 8
B: 2 Players (#12, #18) - 3
D: Josie Deluga - 7
SA: 2 Players (#15, #16) - 1
Team Stats
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SMITHFIELD, R.I.– The Bryant women's volleyball team fell to UMBC to open conference play on Friday night in a 3-0 sweep. The Bulldogs now stand at 10-8 overall on the season as they prepare for a three match road trip.

GAME INFORMATION

Bryant , UMBC (14-25, 26-28, 19-25)

Records: Bryant (10-8), UMBC (7-5) 

Location: Chace Athletic Center (Smithfield, R.I.)

COACH GARLACY'S COMMENTS

"Our young team battled at times showing glimpses of the future.  It's very bright as we keep improving every day."

HOW IT HAPPENED (vs UMBC)

  • Set 1- The Retrievers got out an eight point lead on a  Micheala De Marzi kill. The Bulldogs would try to make a comeback bid but UMBC would hold on to win 25-14. Arianna Ugolini led the Black and Gold in the set with 3 kills.

  • Set 2- In the second set, Bryant would settle in and keep things close. Bryant would go up 25-24 but the set would be extended where the Retrievers would win 28-26. Aubrey Lapour and Arianna Ugolini each had 4 kills in the set and Carolina Camacho had 6 assists. 

  • Set 3- In the deciding set, Bryant and UMBC started off close and remained tied through 9. The Retrievers however would go on a 12-2 run to extend their lead to 21-11. With their backs against the wall, Bryant would fight late but UMBC would hold on to win 25-19. Brookelyn Talmadge and Lapour each tallied 3 kills in the final set. 

STATS

  • Aubrey Lapour led the Bulldogs with 8 kills in the match.

  • Arianna Ugolini and Melis Isik each had aces for the black and gold.

  • Morgan Smith led Bryant with 3 block assists

  • Kamani Conteh led the match with 11 kills for UMBC.

  • Aysia Miller (15) and Serin Maden (13) each had double digit assists

MATCH NOTES

  • Miranda Jantzen sets a season high for single game block assists with 2 vs the Retrievers. She has recorded at least one block assists in her last two matches.

  • Carolina Camacho has recorded 10+ assists in her previous 9 matches

  • This marks the first time Bryant has lost to UMBC at home in program history.

UP NEXT

The Black and Gold will travel to New Britain on Tuesday to take on Central Connecticut.