Volleyball Loses in Five Sets to Daemen - Roberts Wesleyan University Athletics

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PITTSBURGH, Pa. (November 8, 2011) - The Volleyball team lost to the Daemen College Wildcats this afternoon in the American Mideast Conference semi-finals 3-2 (25-19, 15-25, 18-25, 26-24, 11-15).

"It was a hard fought match," said Coach Kirsten Meyers. "Coming back from being down 19-23 in the fourth set showed how hard the girls have worked all year. We are sad our season couldn't continue, but are happy with how far we have come."

The third seeded Raiders won the first set before losing the second and third sets to the second seeded Wildcats.

In the fourth set, the Wildcats led 23-19. After a thrilling rally, the Raiders won 26-24 to force a fifth set. It is the second time this season the teams have played five sets.

The Raiders couldn't find a way to stop Daemen, falling 11-15. The Wildcats have defeated the Raiders three times in 2011.

Junior Gisela Ocasio led the Raiders with 17 kills, 12 digs, and two blocks. Lisa Bierdeman finished with 41 assists and 16 digs.

The Wildcats would lose to the top seeded Point Park University Pioneers in the finals 3-2 (17-25, 25-16, 21-25, 21-25).

The Raiders finish the season 19-13 overall with a conference record of 4-6.

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