Box Score

The Malone University volleyball team kept rolling on Saturday morning at Osborne Hall as the squad recorded a four-set victory in its American Mideast Conference match against Roberts Wesleyan (NY) College. The Raiders took the first frame 25-17 before the Pioneers evened the match with a 25-12 triumph in set two. Malone, ranked 23rd in the most recent NAIA National Poll, then went on to secure the match after topping Roberts Wesleyan in sets three and four by final scores of 25-18 and 25-23. With their fourth straight victory, the Pioneers improved their record to 19-1 overall and 3-0 in the AMC while the Raiders dropped to 14-4 overall and 1-1 in the conference.

Outside hitter Jennifer Gahagan piled up 15 kills, two aces, 11 digs and three blocks (two solo) to lead Malone to the win. Outside hitter Lori Gale followed with 13 kills and 10 digs while middle hitter Hannah Haver also registered 13 kills. Middle hitter Lauren Townley added seven kills and five block assists. Setter Jackie Schwamberger dished out 43 assists and scooped up a team-high 16 digs. Other contributors included libero Allison Kirby with two aces and nine digs and right-side hitter Megan Fisher with five kills and four block assists.

The Pioneers will be back in action on Tuesday night at Osborne Hall as the squad takes on local rival Walsh University in a 7:00 p.m. AMC match. Fans that are unable be in attendance on Tuesday can follow the action live on-line with a free video stream: www.malonepioneers.com/streaming