WORCESTER, Mass.– The Assumption University volleyball team fell to the University of Minnesota Crookston in five sets in Andrew Laska Gymnasium on Thursday evening. 
 
THE BASICS
Score: University of Minnesota Crookston 3, Assumption University 2
Records: Greyhounds (0-1, 0-0 NE10) | Mavericks (2-1, 0-0 ECC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED 
Assumption started fast with an ace from Tatiana Calderin. Minnesota slowly chipped away at the Greyhounds; however, Madison Lupino stayed hot with six kills, keeping the team's momentum. The two teams continued to trade points. Assumption would take the opening set 25-17.
 
Minnesota Crookston controlled the second and third sets, winning them 25-19 and 25-18. The Golden Eagles began the four-set strong, but the Greyhounds would tie the set at 8-8. The two teams would trade points until the Hounds took a 19-16 lead following an emphatic kill by Lily Petrocelli. The hosts would finish off and win the set 25-21 with kills from Kaitlyn Montgomery and Lupino.
 
Assumption brought the heat in set five, tying up the score 8-8 with multiple rallies. Minnesota starts to creep up with points, surpassing the Greyhounds with a 14-12 score. Ultimately, the final score was 15-12, Minnesota, in set five
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Madison Lupino set a new career-high with 13 kills, while Grace Presswood recorded a double-double (11 kills, 24 digs) in her first match in the Assumption Blue. 
• Marissa Krawczyk had a game-high 32 assists, while Lily Petrocelli and Kaitlyn Montgomery each recorded 2.5 blocks in the contest. 
• Minnesota Crookston now leads the all-time series 1-0. 

 
UP NEXT

• Assumption at Queens College Tri-Match, Friday, September 5, 1:30 pm. 
• Minnesota Crookston at Saint Anselm College, Friday, September 6:00 pm. 

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