MECHANICSBURG, PA--Marymount women's volleyball played Messiah University on the road Friday night for their last match of the regular season. In a tightly contested match that went to 5 sets, the Saints ultimately fell short in a 3-2 decision (23-25, 25-15, 18-25, 25-22, 10-15). 

NOTABLE:

• Myia Jeter hit at a .435 clip, the highest for the team, with 13 kills, 4 total blocks, and 4 service aces.
• Kaitlyn Doyle added 18 kills. 
• Eliza Freeman totaled 19 digs and Alexis Franklin was close behind with 17. 
• Leading the team for assists was Alexis Franklin with 44. 

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• With notable kills from Kaitlyn Doyle and Myia Jeter, the Saints fell just short in the first frame 25-23.
• Fighting hard in the second set, the Saints went on an 8 point consecutive run with 4 service aces from Alexis Franklin. They took the set with a large lead, 25-15.
• Splitting the next two sets, the match was forced into a 5th decision set. Despite 3 service aces and a kill by Myia Jeter, the Saints ultimately fell short to the Falcons, 15-10 with a 3-2 decision to close out the regular season for the Saints. 

UP NEXT:

• As the regular season comes to an end, the Saints finished with an overall record of 15-14. 
• With a 5-0 AEC match record for the season, the Saints are ranked as the first seed going into the AEC Championship games this upcoming week.
• The quarterfinals will take place on November 7th, followed by Semifinals on November 9th and the championship match on November 11th.