Volleyball Falls to Rutgers-Newark, 3-1

Kean Athletics

NEWARK, N.J. (10/6/09) - Sophomore Jamie Sacco (Park Ridge, N.J.) had a match-high 14 kills, however the Kean University volleyball team fell to Rutgers-Newark, 3-1, in New Jersey Athletic Conference action on Tuesday evening.The Scarlet Raiders posted scores of 25-22, 15-25, 25-20, 28-26.

Rookie Rachel Witt (Basking Ridge, N.J.) had a double-double with 19 kills and 13 digs, while sophomore Toni Moppert (Woodcliff Lake, N.J.) finished with nine kills, 14 digs and two aces.

For the Cougars, sophomore Tara Richey (Bayonne, N.J.) chipped in with nine kills and three solo blocks.

The Cougars travel to College of Staten Island on Saturday, October 10, for a match at 4:30 p.m.