Volleyball loses at New College of Florida Thursday

BRADENTON, Fla. – The Loyola University New Orleans volleyball team opened its road trip with a four-set loss to New College of Florida on Thursday. The Wolf Pack will make the short drive to Florida College on Friday to take part in its two-day Labor Day Classic. 
 

First, they'll play FC and Warner (Fla.) at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday before matching up with Park (Ariz.) and No. 9 St. Thomas at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Saturday. All times are central. 
 

NCF claimed the opening set 25-20 after a tight battle early. The Wolf Pack answered emphatically in Set 2, scoring the first 13 points behind the serving of Belén Puche Laguna and strong attacks from Alexa Palmer, Clarissa Dupree, and Tyler Alcorn. Loyola cruised to a 25-15 win to even the match.
 

The third set swung back toward New College of Florida, as the Pack committed six attack errors and the Mighty Banyans capitalized to win 25-17. The fourth set was a thriller, featuring multiple ties and lead changes, but a late push by NCF secured the match 25-22.
 

Pack Facts

• Alexa Palmer tied her season high with 11 kills in her fourth double-digit kill performance of the year. 

• Clarissa Dupree followed closely with 10 kills, her second time in double figures this season, on a .364 hitting percentage. 

• Belén Puche Laguna notched her fourth double-double of the season, finishing with 13 assists and 11 digs.

• Puche also served four aces, marking her fourth straight match with four aces. 

• Kala Emanuelli led all players with 19 digs. She also was credited with nine assists. 

• Tyler Alcorn's Wolf Pack debut saw her contribute four kills. 

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