Pioneers Keep Rolling, Sweep Bobcats

The Alfred State volleyball team continued to roll as they defeated Pitt-Greensburg twice on Saturday. They defeated the Bobcats 25-21, 25-11, 25-12 in the AMCC match-up and then defeated them 25-10, 25-15, 25-19 in the second match.

Kiara Perkins (Coudersport, PA) led the Pioneers in the opener with seven kills, 14 digs, and four aces. Nayomie Ferrer (Eastridge) finished with 25 assists, six kills, five digs, and five aces while Karleigh Haines (Jamestown) finished with eight kills. Keturah Gregory (Laurel, MD) added six kills and three blocks and Emma Petrichick (Genesee Valley) finished with seven digs.

The Pioneers recorded a .299 hitting percentage in the opening match.

The blue & gold continued to roll in match two and ran their winning streak to five matches. Key to the success in the match were 15 Pioneer service aces.

Racquel Gerstenberger (Schoharie) led the way for Alfred State with nine kills and nine digs while Gregory recorded seven kills. Nicolina Sottile (Lindenhurst) passed out 20 assists and Petrichick chipped in nine digs and five service aces.

The Pioneers (9-1, 2-0 AMCC) have a few days off before heading to the Lycoming Tournament next weekend. They take on the hosts on Friday at 6 p.m.