Saints Knock Off Loyola for Seventh Straight Win

Sept. 22, 2007

Senior Nadiege Honore had 24 kills and 14 digs to lead Siena past Loyola 3-0 (30-27, 30-23 and 36-34) Saturday afternoon in Baltimore. The Saints improve their MAAC record to 3-0 and own an 8-3 overall record thanks to their seventh straight win.

Honore starred in all facets of the game, registering four service aces and a .327 attack percentage. Sophomore Burgandy McCurty added 14 kills, five blocks and a .400 attack percentage.

Senior Elizabeth Akin returned from injury to post five kills in 11 attacks in extended playing time. Setter April London inched closer to the school's all-time assists mark with 44 assists. She also contributed 14 digs.

Karlee Woodward led Loyola with 19 kills and the much-improved Greyhounds out-dug the Saints 68-60. Loyola pressed Siena to the limit in the decisive third game, before succumbing 36-34.

Siena plays at Rider Sunday at 2 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

#19 Burgandy McCurty: M/RS; 5' 9"; Sophomore

#2 Elizabeth Akin: OH; 6' 0"; Sophomore

#6 Nadiege Honore: OH; 6' 0"; Sophomore

#20 April London: S; 5' 10"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#19 Burgandy McCurty
: 5' 9"; Sophomore
: M/RS

#2 Elizabeth Akin
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: OH

#6 Nadiege Honore
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: OH

#20 April London
: 5' 10"; Freshman
: S