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Polar Bears Mount Thrilling Comeback to Earn Historic Win at Williams

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - The Bowdoin College women's volleyball's historic season continued on Friday as the Polar Bears rallied from two sets down to earn the program's first-ever victory over Williams, 3-2 (23-25, 20-25, 25-22, 25-23, 15-8).

Bowdoin remains the only unbeaten team in NESCAC play this fall, improving to 14-1 (5-0 NESCAC). The Ephs fall to 11-7 (3-3 NESCAC). The Polar Bears will play Hamilton at Williams on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

Four Polar Bears notched double-digit kills on Friday evening, led by 17 from Kristin Hanczor. Tory Edelman had 12 kills and four aces while Ellie Brennan and Melissa Haskell had 11 kills apiece. Sophia Cornew sparked the team with 54 assists while five Bowdoin players reached double figures in digs, led by 19 from Taylor Vail.

Bowdoin had been winless in 28 previous matches against the Ephs, who have won a NESCAC-best nine conference titles. At 14-1, the Polar Bears are off to their best startin program history and have won a program-best 13 consecutive matches.

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Players Mentioned

Ellie Brennan

#10 Ellie Brennan

RS
6' 1"
Sophia Cornew

#4 Sophia Cornew

S
5' 8"
Tory Edelman

#18 Tory Edelman

MB
5' 11"
Kristin Hanczor

#16 Kristin Hanczor

MB
6' 1"
Melissa Haskell

#11 Melissa Haskell

OH
5' 11"
Taylor Vail

#7 Taylor Vail

L
5' 7"

Players Mentioned

Ellie Brennan

#10 Ellie Brennan

6' 1"
RS
Sophia Cornew

#4 Sophia Cornew

5' 8"
S
Tory Edelman

#18 Tory Edelman

5' 11"
MB
Kristin Hanczor

#16 Kristin Hanczor

6' 1"
MB
Melissa Haskell

#11 Melissa Haskell

5' 11"
OH
Taylor Vail

#7 Taylor Vail

5' 7"
L