Box Score

GLASSBORO, NJ – The Rowan University women’s volleyball team won its season opener, 3-2 over Immaculata University on Thursday night. The set scores were 25-19, 20-25, 25-13, 29-31 and 15-12.

Rowan (1-0) was led by middle blocker Krissy Collins (fr. Williamstown, NJ/Williamstown) with 11 kills and four blocks. Opposite Megan Mondelli (so. Wayne, NJ/Wayne Valley) totaled eight kills and 21 digs. Outside hitter Katie Havlicek (so. Midland Park, NJ/Immaculate Heart Academy) and middle blocker Nikki Binetti (fr. Brick, NJ/Brick Twp.) tallied seven and six kills respectively. Binetti also had four blocks. Setter Kelsey Donovan (fr. Bridgewater, NJ/Bridgewater-Raritan) dished 32 assists and had 16 digs. Libero Lauren Ruffalo (fr. Marlton, NJ/Cherokee) registered 27 digs, while defensive specialist Sarah Betancourt (jr. Harrington Park, NJ/Northern Valley Old Tappan) had 20.

For Immaculata (0-1), middle hitter Lindsey Silvestro (jr. Kendell Park, NJ/South Brunswick) compiled 10 kills, four blocks and four service aces. Outside hitter Jessica Egan (fr. Laurel Springs, NJ/Sterling) added eight kills and 12 digs. Outside hitter Nicole Preziuso (jr. Linwood, PA/Chichester) posted seven kills and 17 digs. Setter Kathleen Haefner (jr. Lancaster, PA/Manheim Township) accumulated 26 assists and 22 digs. Libero Brooke Schreffler (fr. Newark, DE/Wilmington Christian School) had a match-high 33 digs.

Rowan plays at Wesley College on Tuesday, September 7 at 7 p.m.