FREDONIA, N.Y. - The Fredonia State women's volleyball team dropped a 3-1 SUNYAC decision to Cortland on Saturday afternoon in Dods Hall. The Red Dragons claimed the match by scores of 25-22, 25-21, 23-25, and 25-14.
The Blue Devils (7-10, 1-1) were led offensively by Kylie O'Brien and Maeve Musielak, who each recorded 10 kills. Donnilynn Sheldon added seven kills while Bella Maloney chipped in four.
Molly Cassidy and Olivia Boswell split the setting duties with 18 and 16 assists, respectively. Defensively, Musielak posted a team-high 11 digs, followed by Daniella Chamberlain with nine and Cassidy with eight. Boswell also contributed three aces.
The Blue Devils battled throughout the opening two sets, holding leads in both frames before Cortland closed each set late. Fredonia answered in the third set, overcoming a 20-19 deficit with six of the final nine points. Consecutive kills by O'Brien helped the Blue Devils seize control before a Cortland attack error ended the set and extended the match.
Cortland (8-8, 1-1) responded in the fourth set, jumping out to a 4-0 lead and never relinquishing control. The Red Dragons hit .471 in the final set and were paced by Kira Pirrera's match-high 19 kills.
Fredonia finished the match with 39 kills, seven service aces, and 54 digs. ,
