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Women's Volleyball
bilyeu
3
Winner UML UML 5-21,3-9 AE
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UAlbany UAVB 15-10,9-3 AE
Winner
UML UML
5-21,3-9 AE
3
Final
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UAlbany UAVB
15-10,9-3 AE
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 F
UML UML 18 25 25 25 (3)
UAlbany UAVB 25 16 22 23 (1)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball |

River Hawks take down UAlbany on road in season finale, 3-1

Freshman outside hitter Kate Bilyeu amassed a match-high 14 kills in the victory

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ALBANY, N.Y. -- Freshman outside hitter Kate Bilyeu (Omaha, Neb.) managed a match-high 14 kills, including the match clincher for the UMass Lowell Volleyball team in the 3-1 road victory at UAlbany on Saturday night in the season finale at University Gym. The set scores were 18-25, 25-16, 25-22 and 25-23. 

The River Hawks finish their season with a 5-21 overall record (3-9 AE), while the Great Danes finish the regular-season with a 15-10 mark (9-3 AE). The three wins in America East play are a new program record.

"Honestly, this was the best volleyball we have played all season," said Head Coach Resa Provanzano. "We played consistently focused, aggressive, and confident throughout the match and executed game plan extremely well. It was awesome to see the younger players step up at clutch moments and for the seniors to lead confidently in their last match."

Redshirt sophomore Malia Randolph (McDonough, Ga.) had another solid all-around effort with nine kills, 21 assists and 15 digs in the win for UMass Lowell. Juniors Madi Bell (Port St. Lucie, Fla.) and Katherine Claybaugh (Alamo, Calif.) each chipped in with eight kills apiece for the River Hawks' offense. Bell also added two blocks, while Claybaugh posted the set-clinching kill in the third stanza.

UMass Lowell totaled a match-high 14 kills in the first and fourth sets. 

Tonight's match marked the final collegiate match for middle blocker Lade Adeniyi (Springifeld, Ill.), outside hitter Erica Cappellino (Penfield, N.Y.) and libero Lindsey Visvardis (Homer Glen, Ill.). Adeniyi recorded six kills, while Visvardis posted 21 digs for the River Hawks' defense and Cappellino finished the match with two service aces.

"This group of seniors are remarkable people that have fought through a lot during their careers," remarked Provanzano. "It was a special moment to end with a win and a glimpse into the bright future for UMass Lowell Volleyball."

Freshman defensive specialist Aleyna Kennel (Monument, Colo.) also added 12 digs in another strong defensive effort for the River Hawks.

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Players Mentioned

Lade Adeniyi

#1 Lade Adeniyi

MB/RS
6' 2"
Senior
Public Health
Madi Bell

#10 Madi Bell

RS/OH
6' 1"
Junior
Nursing
Erica Cappellino

#25 Erica Cappellino

OH/DS
5' 9"
Senior
Political Science
Katherine Claybaugh

#6 Katherine Claybaugh

OH
6' 0"
Junior
Spanish/Political Science
Lindsey Visvardis

#5 Lindsey Visvardis

L/DS
5' 5"
Senior
Nursing
Kate Bilyeu

#3 Kate Bilyeu

OH
6' 0"
Freshman
Political Science
Malia Randolph

#7 Malia Randolph

S
5' 8"
Redshirt Sophomore
Biomedical Engineering
Aleyna Kennel

#17 Aleyna Kennel

L/DS
5' 3"
Freshman
Undeclared Business

Players Mentioned

Lade Adeniyi

#1 Lade Adeniyi

6' 2"
Senior
Public Health
MB/RS
Madi Bell

#10 Madi Bell

6' 1"
Junior
Nursing
RS/OH
Erica Cappellino

#25 Erica Cappellino

5' 9"
Senior
Political Science
OH/DS
Katherine Claybaugh

#6 Katherine Claybaugh

6' 0"
Junior
Spanish/Political Science
OH
Lindsey Visvardis

#5 Lindsey Visvardis

5' 5"
Senior
Nursing
L/DS
Kate Bilyeu

#3 Kate Bilyeu

6' 0"
Freshman
Political Science
OH
Malia Randolph

#7 Malia Randolph

5' 8"
Redshirt Sophomore
Biomedical Engineering
S
Aleyna Kennel

#17 Aleyna Kennel

5' 3"
Freshman
Undeclared Business
L/DS