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ALBANY, N.Y. - Senior middle hitter Shayna Webber hit .413 en route to 23 kills as The College of Saint Rose women's volleyball team swept a pair of matches at today's "Soap For Hope" tri-match. The Golden Knights defeated Nyack 3-1 (25-11, 25-16, 22-25, 25-18) and whitewashed Roberts Wesleyan 3-0 (28-26, 25-18, 25-22).
 
Webber totaled 11 blocks, while senior setter Sam Kubik dished out 67 assists in the victories. Junior outside hitter Stevie Schweitzer added three kills per set, and junior libero Tina Ceriello recorded five digs per set and seven service aces.
 
"Everyone contributed to this afternoon's wins," said Saint Rose head coach Vanessa Volpe-Rivera. "We worked well together and stuck to our game plans."
 
Webber topped the Golden Knights with 14 kills on .500 hitting in the opener. Kubik dished out 36 assists as Saint Rose (6-4) held Nyack to -.015 hitting in the four-set victory. The Warriors (2-7) received a "double-double" of 19 assists and 10 digs from sophomore setter Rachel Medin.
 
After the Saint Rose defense caused Nyack to hit -.120 in the first set, the Golden Knights closed the second set on an 11-2 run. Nyack took the third set before being forced into -.028 hitting in the fourth frame.
 
Schweitzer registered a 12 kills, a team-high, and 13 digs in the sweep of Roberts Wesleyan. Webber added nine on .333 hitting.
 
Saint Rose twice stared a first set setback in face, but was able to break through. Down 26-25, sophomore middle hitter Kyla Archie put down a Kubik feed to tie it. A pair of Golden Knight blocks followed to earn the 28-26 set victory. After getting out to a 17-8 lead to take the second set, Saint Rose held Roberts Wesleyan to .000 hitting to complete the sweep.
 
A trio of Red Hawks (1-4) recorded more than 15 digs in defeat.
               
In between the Saint Rose wins, Roberts Wesleyan defeated Nyack 3-2.
 
All three programs are in action next week. The Golden Knights will host Bridgeport on Tuesday at 7:00 pm. Nyack entertains Georgian Court Tuesday at 6:00 pm, while Roberts Wesleyan is at Daemen on Wednesday at 7:00 pm.

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The College of Saint Rose women's volleyball program hosted a "Soap for Hope" tri-match this afternoon. In lieu of admission, the program collected personal care items to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York.

Specific items requested by the Food Bank included: toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, soap, combs, brushes, shaving cream and disposable razors. The program also accepted monetary donations at the door to purchase these items.

The Regional Food Bank has been helping to feed the poor and hungry in our communities since 1982. It is the only organization of its kind in northeastern New York. The Food Bank collects large donations of food from the food industry and distributes it to charitable agencies serving hungry and disadvantaged people in 23 counties. From Plattsburgh to Newburgh, in urban, rural, and suburban communities, the Food Bank provides over 35 million pounds of food a year to 1,000 agencies. Sign up for our E-Newsletter for the latest news by clicking here, and for information on the Golden Knights Club, click here. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.