Bowdoin College

BRUNSWICK, Maine – The Bowdoin College volleyball team neared a reserve sweep claiming sets three and four following two set losses but failed to rally in the fifth set, falling to Middlebury in a valiant effort for a good cause on Dig Pink Night inside the Morrell Gymnasium Friday. 

Game Highlights

• The Polar Bears (10-7, 4-3 NESCAC) secured a 25-21 win in the third set to fend off being swept before a promising 25-12 fourth set. However, the Panthers (14-4, 4-3 NESCAC) posted wins of 25-18, 25-19 and 15-12 for the win.

• Bowdoin played with Middlebury in the first set to a 17-all score before the visitors scored six-straight points to create separation and a 25-18 nod. The Polar Bears staved off match point behind 24-14 in the second set ultimately decided by a 25-19 score.

• The home team had a strong finish to take set three 25-21, scoring three-straight for the win.

• Tamara Gisiger sparked the offense in the fourth set with five kills as the team outmatched Middlebury with a 25-12 result. However, the Panthers found life and timely points in the fifth set to escape with the win.

By The Numbers

•  Alison Smith led a trio of Polar Bears in double-figure kills with 14. Gisiger added a career-high 13 kills with Skye LaMendola finishing with 12.

• Cameron Shelly had a game-high 25 assists while Molly Dunn chipped in 18.

• Zoe Ryu posted a career-high four blocks to tie the game-high 

Up Next

• The Polar Bears continue the homestand Saturday for a matinee with Hamilton at noon before a non-conference contest with Endicott at 5:00 p.m.