Peacocks Fall to Youngstown State at Bucknell Invitational

Lewisburg, PA - The Peacocks opened their season at the Bucknell Invitational on Friday, falling to Youngstown State in straight sets (26-28, 20-25, 20-25).

Game Notes

• The Peacocks (0-1) came just short in a close first set, losing 26-28.
• Saint Peter's lost the next two sets with identical scores of 20-25.
• Freshman Alanis Alvarado led the team with 11 points on 11 kills.
• Sophomore Karla Seda had 18 digs while sophomore Wildalys Soto led with 12 assists.
• Youngstown State (1-0) pulled through each set and started their season off 1-0.

Inside the Numbers

• The Peacocks best set came in the first, tallying 16 kills to the Penguins' 15.
• Saint Peter's had three players record double-digit digs, including true freshmen Alvarado (16) and Angelee Ng (12).
• Four true freshmen made their collegiate debut for the Peacocks: Ng, Alvarado, Angeleyshka Curbelo and Andrea Lombeyda.
• Alvarado also recorded her first career start and double-double (11 kills, 16 digs).

Coach's Quotes- Amable Martinez

• "We came out to a great start as a team, but could not finish off the first set. Overall I'm pleased with our fight and composure throughout. We need more consistency throughout the match."
• "Alanis Alvarado had a great debut, getting the double double with 11 kills and 16 digs. Karla Seda paced us defensively with 18 digs, while 12 digs and 7 assists came from Angelee Ng. It's exciting to see that kind of production from the younger players."

Up Next

• The Peacocks have two matches on Saturday, August 25th, taking on Bucknell at 12:30 p.m. and in-state foe NJIT at 3:00 p.m. to conclude the Bucknell Invitational.