DALLAS, Pa.-In its second match of the afternoon, the Immaculata University women's volleyball team squared off against Alfred University. In need of a victory, the Mighty Macs earned the win they were searching for in a five-set thriller over Alfred by a final of 3-2 (21-25, 25-23, 25-20, 20-25, 15-8).

How it Happened:

• In the first set, Immaculata and Alfred traded points before a mid-set run from Alfred gave the Saxons first set by a final of 25-21.
• From this point, Immaculata answered back with a pair of hard-fought victories in the second and third set (25-23 and 25-20) to head to the fourth set with a 2-1 lead in the match.
• In the fourth set desperate to avoid a loss, Alfred answered back with a 25-20 set victory of its own, thus, forcing a decisive fifth set.
• In the fifth set, Alfred jumped out to an early lead before Immaculata stormed back and closed the match on a 7-1 run to record the 15-8 fifth set victory and 3-2 match victory.

Inside the Box Score:

• As a team, Immaculata ended the match with a .137 hitting percentage, highlighted by a .412 hitting performance in the fifth set.
• Natalie Dependahl and Jade Rindock each registered 15 kills in the victory while Megan Daugherty recorded 40 assists to lead the Mighty Macs.
• Sara Desmond turned in a strong defensive performance ending the match with 27 digs while Aly Lowe ended the match with 19 digs of her own.

Up Next:
Immaculata will be back in action next Saturday afternoon when Wesley visits Alumnae Hall for an Atlantic East Conference battle beginning at 12 p.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive early as the Macs will honor their senior class prior to the beginning of the match.