ITHACA, N.Y. - The SUNY Geneseo women's volleyball team came up short in their season opener at Ithaca as they fell to Gustavus Adolphus in straight sets, 25-17, 25-20, 25-18.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Knights jumped out early in the first set with a 4-2 lead after earning back-to-back points from a solo block by junior middle blocker Alisiana Muscoreil and an ace from senior libero Emily Haber.
• Later in the opening set, Geneseo struggled to gain momentum and string points together as the Golden Gusties took an 18-10 advantage and went on to win the opening set by eight points.
• The Knights started hot in the second set as well, taking a 6-2 lead, but once against Gustavus Adolphus bounced back and took control of the set by winning 12 of the next 13 points for a 14-7 advantage. The Golden Gusties were able to fend off any comeback attempts from Geneseo and go up 2-0 with 25-20 victory.
• Gustavus Adolphus rolled their momentum into the third set and completed the sweep with a score of 25-18.

QUICK FACTS

• Freshman setter Carolyn Mack led the team in assists with nine, while outside hitters Isabella Imbo and Linda Rossi each tallied a team-high six kills.
• Senior libero Emily Haber led the defensive effort with 12 digs, while Rossi and Imbo totaled nine and eight, respectively.
• The meeting between the Knights and the Golden Gusties marked the first ever matchup between the programs.

WHAT'S NEXT
Geneseo will remain in Ithaca to take on Swarthmore and the Bombers tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., respectively.