Sewanee, TN-On Friday night, the St. Joseph's women's volleyball team fell to the University of the South Sewanee in a non-conference match on the road. Despite a valiant effort, the Monks were defeated with set scores of 17-25, 14-25, and 14-25.

Sewanee pulled ahead in the first set with a strong offensive performance, totaling 10 kills and hitting .241, compared to St. Joseph's 7 kills and a hitting percentage of -.04. The second set saw Sewanee maintain their momentum with 14 kills and a .233 hitting percentage, while the Monks notched 4 kills and a hitting percentage of -.154. The final set featured a more competitive performance from St. Joseph's, who tallied 7 kills, but Sewanee's efficient attack with 9 kills and a .300 hitting percentage secured the win.

Notable performances for St. Joseph's included Larisa Comolli, who led with 6 kills and 4 blocks. Nadia Sixto contributed 3 kills and 2 blocks, while Heather Darby added 2 kills. Allison McMullen and Jessica Christman each recorded 2 aces, and Riley Greenley led with 11 assists. Defensively, Christman led the team with 8 digs, followed closely by Comolli with 7.

On Saturday, St. Joseph's (ME) fought hard but ultimately fell to Maryville (TN) in three sets, with scores of 17-25, 25-27, and 21-25. Despite a strong performance, the Monks struggled to secure the wins in a tightly contested match.

In the opening set, St. Joseph's recorded 10 kills but hit -.027, while Maryville managed 7 kills with a .032 hitting percentage. The Monks improved in the second set, posting 12 kills and a .135 hitting percentage, but narrowly lost 25-27 in a tight battle.

The third set saw St. Joseph's push back with 9 kills and a .027 hitting percentage, yet they fell short, losing 21-25.

Notable performances for St. Joseph's included Greta Mackintosh, who led with 7 kills, and Hanna Webster, who contributed 6 kills and 4 blocks. Nadia Sixto added 4 kills, while Riley Greenley recorded 11 assists and 2 aces. Lea Carangelo led defensively with 9 digs, supported by Maggie Sylvester and Sabrina Arcilla, each with 7 digs.

In the final match of their Tennessee road trip the Monks fell to Spalding in straight sets, with scores of 15-25, 11-25, and 19-25. Despite the defeat, there were notable individual performances from the Monks.

In the first set, St. Joseph's struggled with hitting efficiency, managing only 3 kills against Spalding's 5. The team's hitting percentage dipped to -0.308, while Spalding hit -0.045. The second set saw an improvement in offensive output for St. Joseph's with 5 kills, but Spalding's powerful attack overwhelmed them, as Spalding posted 13 kills and a hitting percentage of .429. The final set was more competitive, with St. Joseph's recording 9 kills and a hitting percentage of .143. However, Spalding's strong finish with 15 kills and a .257 hitting percentage sealed the match.

Key contributors for St. Joseph's included Maggie Sylvester with 6 kills and 6 digs, Greta Mackintosh with 4 kills, and Larisa Comolli with 3 kills. Nadia Sixto added 2 aces and 2 blocks, while Hanna Webster also contributed 2 blocks. Riley Greenley led the team with 9 assists, supported by Lea Carangelo with 3 assists. Defensively, Sylvester led with 6 digs, and Greenley added 4 digs.

The Monks are back in Standish for their first home contest of the year vs UNE on September 11, 2024 at 7pm.