ROCHESTER, NY- The Utica college volleyball team dropped the opening game of the Rochester Invitational Friday evening as it fell to Capital University 3-0 in non-conference action.
 
Newcomers led the Utica attack as sophomore transfer Caitlyn Curcurito (Ballston Spa, NY/Ballston Spa), and freshmen Eleanor Cepiel (West Sand Lake, NY/Academy of Holy Names) and Alicja Swiechowska (Carmel, NY/Carmel) totaled five kills apiece.  Jenna Prewasnicak (Rochester, NY/Churchville-Chili) and Loryn Wilcox (Canastota, NY/Canastota) aided the offense with nine assists each. 
 
Defensively, freshman Cameron Boehlert (Utica, NY/Whitesboro ) had a team-best 12 digs, while Meaghan Romaguera (Stone Ridge, NY/Rondout) had five digs, and Prewasnicak chipped in with three.  Rosemarie Fesko (Goshen, NY/Central), Lindsey Hannel (Victor, NY/Victor), and Swiechowska registered two blocks each on the evening.
 
The Pioneers look to rebound Saturday as they face SUNY Cortland (11 a.m.) and Buffalo State (1 p.m.)