HAMBURG, N.Y. — The Mount Aloysius College women's volleyball team continued Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) play on Saturday, October 31, falling to Hilbert College in three sets at the Brad Hafner Recreation Center.
The Mounties battled throughout the afternoon but ultimately fell by scores of 25-16, 25-19, and 25-18. With the result, Mount Aloysius moves to 12-10 overall and 5-7 in AMCC play, with two regular-season matches remaining.
Mackenzie Barr (Pittsburgh, Pa., Shaler) led the Mounties offensively, finishing with a team-high eight kills on 23 attempts while posting a .217 hitting percentage. Barr also contributed five digs, one service ace, and a block assist, finishing with a team-high 9.5 points.
Sarah Iman (Purgitsville, W.V., Moorefield) provided another strong offensive contribution, recording seven kills and a block assist. Kyler Freeman (Lucinda, Pa., North Clarion) added four kills, four digs, and a solo block, while Kelsey Dye (Newport, Ohio, Frontier) contributed three kills and two block assists.
The Mounties opened the match looking to establish an offensive rhythm, recording nine kills in the first set. Despite several scoring opportunities, Mount Aloysius was unable to overcome Hilbert's early advantage, dropping the opening set 25-16.
Mount Aloysius continued to compete in the second set, which featured four ties and two lead changes. The Mounties worked to find consistency on the offensive end but came up short, falling 25-19.
The third set featured another competitive stretch, with five ties and three lead changes as Mount Aloysius looked to extend the match. The Mounties delivered their strongest offensive production of the afternoon in the final set, recording 12 kills on 38 attempts. Despite the increased offensive output, Hilbert secured the set 25-18 to complete the sweep.
Defensively, Mount Aloysius finished with 47 digs, led by Maya McIlwain (Rural Valley, Pa, West Shamokin), who recorded a team-high nine. Madison Barr (Pittsburgh, Pa., Shaler), Reghyn Wilson (Harrisburg, Pa., Bishop McDevitt), and Kiersten Cummings (Las Vegas, Nev, Nevada State) each contributed seven digs, helping the Mounties remain competitive throughout the contest.
Wilson led the setting effort with 13 assists, while Cummings added six and Madison Barr contributed three. Ava Patton (Bellwood, Pa, Bellwood-Antis) provided a spark from the service line, recording two aces, while Mackenzie Barr added another.
As a team, Mount Aloysius finished with 26 kills, 22 assists, three service aces, and seven total blocks, including one solo block and six block assists.
Although Saturday's result did not go their way, the Mounties will look to regroup and finish the regular season on a strong note as they prepare for two important conference matchups.
Mounties Prepare for Final Two Regular-Season Matches and Senior Day
Mount Aloysius has two regular-season matches remaining, beginning on Tuesday, November 3, when the Mounties travel to face Penn State Altoona in another AMCC matchup.
The team will then return home on Saturday, November 7, to host Carlow University in its regular-season finale.
Saturday's home contest will also serve as Senior Day, as Mount Aloysius recognizes and celebrates the contributions of its senior class. The occasion will provide an opportunity to honor the seniors for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to the women's volleyball program throughout their collegiate careers.
With the regular season nearing its conclusion, the Mounties will look to finish strong and build momentum through their final two conference contests.
Mount Aloysius enters the final week of regular-season play with a 12-10 overall record and a 5-7 mark in the AMCC.
