Aston, Pa. – Marymount University's women's volleyball team came up empty-handed on Saturday, facing two very tough opponents on the final day of the Neumann University Invitational.  The Saints fell in straight sets to a powerful Richard Stockton squad before dropping their tournament finale to #12 Eastern in similar fashion.  Marymount slips to 11-2 on the season with the losses, though its 11-match win streak to open the 2014 campaign remains a program best.

Marymount's long day on the court started against a commanding Richard Stockton offense.  Despite a solid effort from the Blue and White, the Ospreys swiped the opening two sets, eventually clinching the match 3-0 (18-25, 14-25, 25-27) and handing the Saints their first loss of the season.

Unfortunately for Marymount, the task at hand was not about to get any easier.  #12 Eastern stepped on to face the Saints in their second tilt of the day, proving every bit the nationally-ranked challenger.  Despite a third-set rebuttal from the Blue and White, the Eagles only needed those three quick sets (19-25, 20-25, 22-25) to secure the match.

While All-Tournament accolades found sophomore Emileigh Rettig for the third-straight weekend, several Saints poured in notable performances at Neumann.  Rettig led the squad with 45 kills and 71 digs, while senior Cassidie Watson turned in an impressive 79-dig effort.  Morgan McAlpin proved quite the netminder for the Saints, collecting 22 blocks – nine of which were solo. 

Marymount returns to the Verizon Sports Arena on Wednesday night as it hosts Hood in a nonconference bout.  Match time is set for 7 p.m.