Women’s Volleyball Scores First Win Over Roger Williams Since 2006, Triumphs 3-1 in Regular-Season Finale
November 1, 2023

Women’s Volleyball Scores First Win Over Roger Williams Since 2006, Triumphs 3-1 in Regular-Season Finale

BRISTOL, R.I.- The Eastern Nazarene College women's volleyball team rattled off a 3-1 victory at Roger Williams Wednesday evening in the final regular season contest. The result marks the Lions' first win over the Hawks since 2006 and snaps a streak of 11-conescutive losses against Roger Williams.


THE BASICS:
Score: Eastern Nazarene 3, Roger Williams 1
Records: Lions (25-2) | Hawks (9-14)


HOW IT HAPPENED:                              

  • Roger Williams posted a 25-14 victory in the first set as Eastern Nazarene fell behind 1-0.
  • The Lions responded with a 25-14 win in the second frame to knot the match at 1-1.
  • Eastern Nazarene captured the third 25-15 to seize a 2-1 edge.
  • The visitors prevailed 25-16 in the fourth set to claim their 27th all-time win over the Hawks.


INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

  • Andrea Aceituno (Tegucigalpa, Honduras) paced the Lions with 18 kills to go with five digs.
  • Telma Zelaya (Tegucigalpa, Honduras) notched 31 assists, 14 digs, and five service aces.
  • Shantte Siliezar (Puerto Cortes, Honduras) finished with nine kills while Eliana Baran (Beaumont, Calif.) added eight kills and seven digs.
  • Taylor Joyner led Roger Williams with 11 kills while Kaylee Jackson chipped in with eight kills and 13 digs.


UP NEXT:
Eastern Nazarene clinched the No. 1 seed in the North Atlantic Conference West Division and will host the NAC West Division Tournament November 4-5.

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