Box Score
WESTFIELD – Amherst College swept Westfield State University, 3-0 (25-17, 25-13, 25-16) in nonconference women’s volleyball action on Wednesday, Oct. 13.
Amherst boosted its record to 14-1 with its 11th straight victory; Amherst also defeated Westfield, 3-1, earlier this season. The Owls are 13-10 heading into Saturday’s key conference tri-match vs. Worcester State and Framingham State.
Katherine Kanoff led Amherst’s balanced offensive attack with 10 kills, followed by Jackie Berkley (9 kills, 1 block) and Cristy Meier (8 kills). Leading the Lord Jeffs defensively were: Rachel Yorke (13 digs), Deven Pence (11 digs) and Erin Camp (10 digs). Callie Neilson handed out a game-high 33 assists, while Laura Hyman had three blocks and two kills.
Kerin DeGirolamo – the reigning MASCAC player of the week – led Westfield with 21 assists, six digs, two aces, and one block. Rachel Ryan ripped eight kills and Julia Warner registered six kills and one aces. Kelsey Leonard and Alyssa Stankowski led the Owls with four blocks and 11 digs, respectively.
