BALTIMORE – The Notre Dame (Md.) volleyball team (5-8) missed out on adding another victory to the win column after a 3-0 (14-25, 21-25, 19-25) to Catholic University (3-13) on Wednesday evening. The Gators will shift their focus to CSAC play when they welcome Cairn University to town on Thursday evening for the conference opener. 


HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Gators fell behind 7-2 early but came storming back after stealing the setpoint to get the ball in the hands of Stephanie Morgan to turn the monument in favor of Notre Dame.
• Tied 8-8 in the first, the Cardinals went on a run to win the set 25-14.
• In the second set, the Gators got into a rhythm on the back of Gabbi Taganas who had five kills on the evening.
• Taganas and Paulina Hernandez each had five kills to lead the Gators' attack. NDMU would drop the second 25-21 before falling later in the third to give Catholic the win.

OF NOTE

• Miasia Ferrer had her best outing as a Gator. She tallied three kills in the last set.
• Hernandez led Notre Dame (Md.) with 12 digs with Angel Carino adding 10 of her own.
• Assist leader Emma Mueller added eight assists to her season lead. Natalie Newton was credited with seven assists.

UP NEXT

The Gators will begin CSAC play on Tomorrow at 7 p.m. against Cairn University at MBK Sports Complex. Notre Dame will host a Tri-Match on Saturday against conference opponent Saint Elizabeth University at 2 p.m. and Penn State Harrisburg at 4 p.m. Watch on the Gators Network and follow live stats at Notredamegators.com.