Lewiston, Maine — The Mules battled through a five-set NESCAC match against instate rival Bates College, capping off their regular season schedule with a hard-fought conference matchup.
Haley Beigh proved as an explosive hitter on the right side, serving as Colby's kill-leader with 14 kills (.480 hitting percentage) to go along with two block assists and five digs. Evelyn Kunde aided Colby's offensive efforts, reaching double digits with 10 kills and contributing four block assists, while Kendall Glover added eight kills (.467 hitting percentage) and two blocks. Anaya Francois (seven kills, six digs, two block assists) and Adriana Garcia (three kills) also generated key front-row kills. Brady Moseley demonstrated a strong performance on both ends, recording 13 kills and 16 digs alongside two service aces and a block assist. The team's setting Saturday afternoon was directed by Sydney DeProfio, Jordan Lee, and Gabby Grujic. DeProfio dished out a match-high of 29 assists while adding two service aces and four digs. Grujic distributed 19 assists to complement five digs, a kill, and a service ace, while Jordan Lee logged three assists. Cyanne Jones was a defensive force at the net, controlling the front line with two solo blocks and eight block assists alongside five kills, seven digs, and two service aces. Libero Reese Loyd and Claire Byerly defended the back row, with Byerly picking up 12 digs, two assists, and a service ace, while Loyd gathered nine digs and a service ace. Ella Rosenfeld also provided key defensive efforts, adding two digs to keep Colby's floor movement active.
With the regular season concluded, the Mules turn their attention to postseason play as they prepare for the upcoming NESCAC Tournament quarterfinals on Saturday, Nov. 7. First serve is scheduled for 3 p.m. inside the Margaret M. Crook Center in Waterville, Maine. Fans can follow alongside the action using the live video stream and live stats linked on the Colby Athletics site.
