The Montclair State University women’s volleyball team had their first New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) game on Tuesday, which resulted in a grueling loss to current NJAC Champions Kean University. The game went into five long and intense sets, with the wins for each set going back-and-forth to each team. Each set was close, but the Red Hawks barely fell to Kean in the fifth set by a score of 15-13. Sophomore outside hitter Carly Waterman registered 18 kills, while junior setter Megan O’Rourke had 40 assists to keep the Red Hawks in line with their tough opponent.
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Several Red Hawks women’s volleyball players cheering on their teammates against Kean.
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Red Hawks junior setter Megan O’Rourke setting with hope that the hitters will get a kill.
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Red Hawks’ hitters Caitlin Lange, Schyler White and Carly Waterman at the net awaiting a serve from Kean.
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Montclair State fans getting involved in the exciting game as the Red Hawks strive for a win.
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The Red Hawks go up to shake hands with Kean after the tough loss.
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A Red Hawks fan puts up a foam finger to support the women’s volleyball team.
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Red Hawks seniors Caitlin Lange (middle blocker) and Schyler White (outside hitter) go up for a block.
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