CRESSON, Pa. — Mount Aloysius celebrated four seniors Saturday afternoon, but Houghton spoiled Senior Day with a four-set victory over the Mounties in Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference play inside the Athletic Convocation & Wellness Center.

Prior to the match, Mount Aloysius honored seniors Evan Sigel (Bedford, Pa., Bedford), Connor O'Mealia (Rochester, N.Y., Churchville), Jason Freed (East Aurora, N.Y., East Aurora) and John Mason (Indiana, Pa., Marion Center) for their contributions to the program.

The Mounties (1-14, 1-1 AMCC) battled throughout the afternoon before falling 27-25, 27-29, 25-21, 25-15 to Houghton (2-10, 1-2 AMCC).

Mount Aloysius opened the match with energy, pushing the first set beyond regulation. The Mounties totaled 12 kills in the frame and fought off multiple late points before dropping a narrow 27-25 decision.

The momentum carried into the second set as Mount Aloysius responded with composure. The Mounties recorded 14 kills and hit .128 in the set, outlasting Houghton 29-27 to even the match at one set apiece.

In the third set, Mount Aloysius delivered one of its most efficient offensive stretches of the afternoon, hitting .273 with 13 kills. The teams traded points deep into the set before Houghton used a late run to secure a 25-21 win.

The fourth set proved decisive as the Mounties were limited offensively, finishing with five kills while Houghton closed out the match.

Mount Aloysius finished with 44 kills, 40 assists and 61 digs on the afternoon.

Despite the setback, the Mounties showed resilience throughout Senior Day and will look to bounce back tomorrow at 1 PM, as they host Penn State Behrend.