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THE PRIDE OF LONG ISLAND
THE PRIDE OF LONG ISLAND
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VB: Hofstra Posts Third Straight Sweep In Win Over Mason

11/10/2012 1:53:00 AM

Fairfax, Va. - Hofstra continued its hot streak with a third consecutive sweep as the Pride defeated George Mason in three sets in a Colonial Athletic Association matchup on Friday night at RAC Gym.

Hofstra extended its winning streak to three and improved to 17-13 overall and 5-6 in CAA play. Mason dropped to 5-19 and 3-8.  Kelsie Wills registered a match-high 16 kills and  Sara Campolina added nine kills. The duo each posted a .444 hitting percentage.

The Pride took the first set easily, clamming a 25-15  victory in which Hofstra hit at a .500 clip. Mason, meanwhile, was held to a .296 attacking percentage

A 25-18 second-set victory saw the Patriots held to a .079 hitting percentage. The Pride forced seven Mason attack errors in the set.

In the third set, Hofstra secured the win with a 25-19 victory. The Pride has not dropped a set since Oct. 26, sweeping Georgia State in the final home game before racking up back-to-back 3-0 road victories over UNC Wilmington and Mason.

Catalina Charry facilitated the action against the Patriots, tallying 27 of Hofstra's 38 total assists. Hofstra also opened a lead with its service as Wills finished with three aces while Charry and Corrina Delgadillo both added a pair of aces.

Hofstra will close the regular season tomorrow at James Madison. The start time from Harrisonburg, Va. is set for 7 p.m.

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