WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – Hartford volleyball enters Merkert Gymnasium in Easton, Mass. 7 p.m. Saturday night to face Stonehill.
The Hawks are led by senior outside hitter
Greta De Gasper, whose amassed 149 kills, 189 digs, and 11 service aces. Freshman setter Kylee Connally leads the team with 226 assists, setting up the
Hartford attack for offensive success. Senior setter
Lika Nkenchor also contributes heavily to the Hawks' attack. In addition to leading the team with 12 service aces, Nkenchor is not far behind Connally for the team lead with 217 assists this season.
Leading the team on defense is senior middle blocker
Sara Gasparotto with 40 blocks, including 12 solo.
Two up-and-coming freshman who are also providing a solid impact include outside hitter Lindzi Thomas, who is second on the team with 134 digs, and outside hitter Isabella Labrada, who is third on the team with 10 service aces.
This will be the second time the Hawks play Stonehill this season. Hartford won a thrilling five-set match in front of a raucous crowd Sept. 28 inside Chase Arena.
The match can be viewed on NEC Front Row. First serve is set for 7 p.m.
-Hartfordhawks.com-