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Bucknell Falls to Lehigh, 3-1, in First Conference Match
9/25/2002 8:00:00 AM | Volleyball
Sept. 25, 2002
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Bucknell women's volleyball fell in its first Patriot League match against Lehigh. The Bison dropped to the Mountain Hawks in four games. Jennifer Wrigley proved to be a court leader throughout the match.
The Bison came out strong in the first game of the evening with a 30-27 victory over the Mountain Hawks. Bucknell returned to the court for the second game and fell 30-22. The Orange and Blue fought for the third game, but fell short with a 30-28 loss. Lehigh finished the match with a 30-26 win in the last game of the evening.
"Jennifer Wrigley had outstanding offensive effort," mentioned head coach Cindy Opalski. "We played hard, but had a hard time finishing. We had been up [in score] in every game we played, but now need some of the younger team members to step up and help finish."
Wrigley led the team offensively with 16 kills and added 12 digs for the Bison. Freshman Chelsea Anderson led the team defensively with 21 digs for the evening and Brandi Trapasso produced 11 kills along with 14 digs. Breean Trapasso marked 38 assists for Bucknell. Other strong court contenders included senior Melanie Ghiz, and sophomores Jackie Leahy and Jessica Bissett.
The Bison now hold a 6-7 overall record and are 0-1 in the Patriot League. Bucknell will face Patriot League Conference foe Lafayette on Saturday, Sept. 28 in Easton, Pa.
