Lasers Have Big Performances in a 1-3 Weekend

The Lasell College women's volleyball team traveled to Plymouth, New Hampshire this weekend to the Days Inn of Campton Volleyball Tournament. 

The Lasers opened up Friday night, playing the hosting Panthers, and though they had strong performances by first year Danielle Drapeau (Biddeford, ME) and Amanda Major (Southbury, CT), they lost in three sets, 25-11, 25-17, 25-12. 

Drapeau posted 5 kills, 2 aces, and 1 solo block in the defeat, while Major collected 11 digs. 

Saturday started with a win for the Lasers as they took on the Nighthawks of Newbury College.  The Lasers dominated, winning in three sets 25-10, 25-21, and 25-12.  Nicole Wetterman (Dighton, MA) was a force in the middle with 5 kills, while also picking up 2 service aces.  Drapeau chipped in an additional 4 kills, and Major produced another 11 digs.

In the semi-finals, the Lasers took on UMass Boston, and gave the Beacons an exciting and close match.  Though Lasell lost in three, they played right with the Beacons, not losing by more than 4 points in any set.  Melanie Costa (Ludlow, MA) played particularly well for the Lasers with 11 digs.  Senior, captain Kelsey Schmidt (Ballston Spa, NY) and freshman Jenna-Lynn Geary (Marion, MA) also each had 6 kills a piece.  Geary also had 3 assists and 5 digs in the match.

The final game on Saturday for the Lasers matched them against Plymouth State once again. Though  Costa picked up 7 digs, and dropped in two service aces, and Drapeau compiled 5 kills and 3 solo blocks in the match, the Panthers took the victory, 25-13, 25-13, 25-23.

Costa (left) was chosen to the All-Tournament team for her efforts in the four match weekend.

The Lasers will play their next game on the road at Westfield State College on Thursday, September 18th.  First serve will be at 7:00 p.m.

All-Tournament Team

Erin Connolly, Emerson (MVP); Lauren Zaniboni, Emerson; Kate McWhorter, UMB; Cassy Hanneman, UMB; Eliza Badeau, PSU; Stephanie Saito, Mt. Ida; Melanie Costa, Lasell