Women’s Volleyball Blanks Western New England in Season-Opener, 3-0
September 1, 2023

Women’s Volleyball Blanks Western New England in Season-Opener, 3-0

QUINCY, Mass.- The Eastern Nazarene College women's volleyball team cruised to a 3-0 victory over Western New England Friday night at the Lahue Athletic Center in the ENC Invitational.


THE BASICS:
Score: Eastern Nazarene 3, Western New England 0
Records: Lions (1-0) | Golden Bears (0-1)


HOW IT HAPPENED:                              

  • The Lions rolled to a 25-11 win in the opening frame to capture a 1-0 advantage.
  • Eastern Nazarene doubled its lead to 2-0 in the match with a 25-18 victory in the second set.
  • The home side prevailed 25-17 in the third to lock up its first sweep of the season.


INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

  • Eliana Baran (Beaumont, Calif.) posted a match-best 11 kills.
  • Andrea Aceituno (Tegucigalpa, Honduras) notched a team-high 11 digs and added nine kills.
  • Maria Clarabuch (Sant Cugat Del Valles, Spain) registered seven kills, six digs, and three blocks.
  • Telma Zelaya (Tegucigalpa, Honduras) chalked up 23 assists, nine digs, and seven service aces.
  • Amanda Pierce (Johnston, R.I.) collected five digs and dealt five aces in her collegiate debut while Nareichka Melendez (Worcester, Mass.) chipped in with eight digs in her debut.
  • Isabelle Petty paced Western New England with five kills while Becca Mayer and Liz Long both recorded nine digs.


UP NEXT:
Eastern Nazarene concludes the 2023 ENC Invitational with matchups against William Smith and Linfield September 2.

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