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Volleyball: Norwich Sweeps Matches From Lasell And Castleton State

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. - The Norwich University volleyball team continued its winning ways with a pair of victories on Saturday afternoon at Andrews Hall. The Cadets began the day with a 3-0 sweep of Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) rival Lasell, and followed it up with a 3-1 defeat of in-state foe Castleton State.  

Norwich (7-2, 1-0 GNAC) beat Lasell by set scores of 25-23, 25-21 and 25-20. The Cadets then came from behind to down Castleton, 21-25, 25-21, 25-13 and 25-17.

Senior Lisset Magdaleno led the Cadets against the Lasers with nine kills, 16 digs and eight blocks. Junior Molly Rice added six kills, a team-best 19 assists and 11 digs, while fellow junior Thea Evans posted a team-high18 digs.

Sophomores April Byllaardt (seven kills, three service aces) and Brittany Palmer (four service aces, 14 digs) also put up solid numbers for the Cadets.

Rice had a huge match versus Castleton, posting another double-double with 31 assists and 11 digs. She also added seven kills. Evans added a double-double of her own with 11 kills and 10 digs, while Palmer chipped in eight kills and 23 digs.

Byllaardt pitched in five service aces and five blocks while junior Jessica Bielski posted four service aces.

The Cadets continue their three-game homestand on Tuesday, Sept. 15, when they host in-state rival Green Mountain College at Andrews Hall. First seve is set for 7 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Jessica Bielski

#14 Jessica Bielski

OH
5' 6"
Junior
April  Byllaardt

#13 April Byllaardt

RS-MH
5' 10"
Sophomore
Lisset Magdaleno

#6 Lisset Magdaleno

MH
6' 0"
Senior
Brittany  Palmer

#10 Brittany Palmer

OH
5' 9"
Sophomore
Molly Rice

#7 Molly Rice

S
5' 9"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Jessica Bielski

#14 Jessica Bielski

5' 6"
Junior
OH
April  Byllaardt

#13 April Byllaardt

5' 10"
Sophomore
RS-MH
Lisset Magdaleno

#6 Lisset Magdaleno

6' 0"
Senior
MH
Brittany  Palmer

#10 Brittany Palmer

5' 9"
Sophomore
OH
Molly Rice

#7 Molly Rice

5' 9"
Junior
S