NORTHAMPTON, Mass. - The Smith College volleyball team kept it close throughout the entire match but ultimately dell to Elms College, 3-0 (21-25, 21-25, 23-25), Saturday afternoon in non-conference action. With the setback, the Pioneers move to 0-5 on the season, while the Blazers improve to 6-0.

NOTABLES

• Sophomore Caleigh Johnson (Georgetown, Tex./St. Dominic Savio Catholic) led the home squad with eight kills while also adding two solo blocks, and two aces.
• First year Anna Lynch (Lenox, Mass./Lenox Memorial) added a career-high 29 kills to go along with three service aces.
• Senior Helena Wiatrowski (Winchester, Mass./Winchester) finished with a team-high 10 assists and posted 13 digs.
• Sophomore Claire Cicchetti (Menlo Park, Calif./Woodside) recorded seven kills, six digs, and three blocks.
• With the loss, Smith moves to 8-3 all-time against the Blazers.

UP NEXT
Smith next plays on Tuesday, September 11 at Bay Path University at 8:00 p.m.

About Smith Athletics: Smith College is a NCAA Division III member of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference that sponsors 11 intercollegiate sports. For more information log on to smithpioneers.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.