GLASSBORO, N.J. – Morrisville volleyball fell short of a comeback in their final match of the Rowan University tournament, taking two sets from the undefeated Pride from Widener University.
 
THE BASICS 

• Final Score: Morrisville 2, Widener 3 (19-25, 25-19, 25-23, 20-25, 8-15)
• Location: Glassboro, N.J.
• Records: Morrisville 5-3, Widener 6-0 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• The Mustangs kept pace with undefeated Widener in the first set, equaling the Pride in kills, but fell short of taking the first set win.
• Morrisville rallied back, claiming victory in the second and third sets.
• The Mustangs and the Pride matched each other point for point for most of the fourth set as both teams were knotted up seven times throughout the course of the set.
• Unfortunately, it was the Pride who pulled away for the 25-20 fourth set win to force the decisive fifth set.
• Morrisville was unable to get their offense rolling in the fifth, falling to Widener 15-8, giving the Pride the 3-2 match win.
• Kirsten Florio (Wellsboro, Pa.) was dominant in the second match of the day for the Mustangs, posting 18 kills while hitting .262.
• Brianna Gates (Eagle, Colo.) was close behind Florio, as the sophomore posted 15 kills.
• Emily Huppee (Austin, Tex.) picked up eight kills to go along with five service aces and four block assists.
• Siobhan Moore (Leyden, Mass.) picked up 45 assists in the five set affair.

NEXT UP FOR THE MUSTANGS
The Mustangs continue their road stretch this week, traveling to Utica College on Wednesday night for a 7 PM match before heading to the Nazareth College tournament on Friday and Saturday.
SUNY Morrisville's curricula are enriched with applied learning and pave the way for opportunity at both the Morrisville and Norwich campuses. An action-oriented, interactive learning lab, the college is a national leader in technology and has been lauded for its exemplary, innovative and effective community service programs.
 
The college was ranked among the Best Regional Colleges in the North by U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges 2020 issue and was among the top 10 performers for social mobility, and was also recognized in the Top Public Schools, Regional Colleges North in the 2020 Best Colleges rankings. For more information about SUNY Morrisville, visit www.morrisville.edu.
 
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