Game Recap

The Canisius volleyball team lost for the third consecutive match Sunday afternoon, being swept by MAAC rival Fairfield in straight sets. With the loss the Blue and Gold move to 3-12 overall, while going 1-5 in MAAC play.

The Griffs kept things close in the early going of set one, trailing 9-7, before ultimately losing the set 25-12. The Stags would go on a 5-0 run to close out the set.

The Blue and Gold struggled to find their bearings again in set two, losing 25-13. The Golden Griffins were tied with Fairfield 5-5, before the Stags would go on a 20-8 run to close out the set.

In the third and final set of the match, the Griffs fought back, pulling within four points on four different occasions down the strecth (17-13, 18-14, 19-15, and 21-17), but it was not enough however, as Fairfield closed the match with a 25-19 set win.

For the Griffs, senior Jacklyn Malusa led the team in kills (6), while freshman Cassidy Ceriani had a team-high 14 assists.

Game Notes

• Freshman Gabrielle Darnaby led the Golden Griffins with 11 digs, while fellow freshman Carly Shifflet followed with 10.
• Senior Gabrielle Vetere led all Canisius players with two blocks.

Postgame Comments

"Today was a true test of our ability to work together," said head coach Lenika Vazquez. "This team proved that they can and will step into different roles when their team needs them. Gabby Vetere played middle for us, but has been training as a pin hitter and Carly Shifflet stepped up in the Libero spot. Carly provided a spark for the team when it was much needed."

UP Next

The Blue and Gold will look to rebound, when they return to the Koessler Athletic Center next weekend to take on Manhattan and Iona. Both matches are set for 1 p.m. start times.