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WORCESTER, Mass. – Loyola University Maryland pushed the match to a fourth set after winning a tightly contested third frame, but College of the Holy Cross held on for a 25-20, 25-19, 25-27, 25-17 Patriot League volleyball victory Friday night at Hart Center Arena.
The Greyhounds battled back after dropping the first two sets, hitting a match-best .256 in the third. Loyola and Holy Cross were tied 24-24 before the Greyhounds scored three of the final four points to claim the set and extend the match.
Ava Nepkin led Loyola with 13 kills, four service aces and 15 points, while Morgan Crawford added 10 kills and 15 digs. Sydnee Peters chipped in nine kills, Elsie Afful had five total blocks, and Gabi Verdicchio recorded 21 assists. Defensively, Addie Huber posted a match-high 26 digs.
Holy Cross was led by Emma Sorensen's 17 kills and Kat Teepe's 11. The Crusaders totaled 69 kills and 14 team blocks.
