Gordon College Volleyball opened up the 2024 campaign as they hosted the Lasers of Lasell University in game one of the Gordon College Invitational. The Lasers secured the early advantage to take the eventual 3-1 win.
For the Fighting Scots,
Annie Murphy led the way with 13 kills and 11 digs, followed by
Joey Keltner who contributed 12 kills and nine digs.
How It Happened
- The Scots and Lasers went point for point in the opening set, with each side only able to pull a few points ahead of each other throughout the entire frame. Lasell, however, buckled down late, using a four-point run to come out with the 26-24 edge.
- A pair of Laser five-point streaks lifted the visitors to a 22-12 advantage. Not going down without a fight, the blue and white answered back to close the gap to 22-16, but Lasell was able to hang on to lead 2-0 with the 25-19 win.
- Keltner carried the home team in a gritty third set victory as the senior registered seven kills in the 26-24 victory.
- Lasell answered back in the fourth frame to seal the deal (25-10).
Beyond The Box Score
- Annie Murphy tied her career-high with 11 digs.
- Annika Schmitt reached double-digits in digs and assists in her Fighting Scot debut.