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WATERVILLE — Kim Donaldson tallied 15 kills as Colby College rallied from a set behind to defeat the University of New England women’s volleyball squad, 3-1, on Wednesday at Wadsworth Gymnasium. Set scores were 21-25, 25-17, 25- 23, and 25-21.

Donaldson’s night finished with a .353 hitting percentage and five total blocks, while Paige Hanssen added nine kills and Elizabeth Noyes contributed seven more for the Mules (3-3). Sarah Arvidson also finished with seven kills and 12 digs, and Natalie Roy recorded 27 digs. Molly Manuel and Emily Moslener combined for 31 assists.

Erika Sawicki led UNE (2-3) with 13 kills and Emily Rumery finished with 11 winners. Grayson Szczepaniak chipped in with six kills and four total blocks. Brittany Morrison had a match-high 32 digs and five aces, while Kristen Falcinelli registered 29 assists and 15 digs.

UNE and Colby had nine ties in the first set, with the visitors securing the key points late to get out in front. The Nor’easters were up 6-3 early in the second, but Donaldson posted three consecutive points with a 15- 13 edge that gave the hosts enough of an advantage.

Thirteen ties were featured in the third, and locked at 23-23, a pair of UNE errors put Colby ahead.


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