CLINTON, NY - The Utica College volleyball team fell to the Hamilton College Continentals 3-1 on the road on Mnonday night. 
 
The Continentals took the first set, 25-15, behind 15 kills to UC's nine while posting a .184 hitting percentage to the Pioneers' .125. The second set belonged to UC as they never trailed beyond 1-0. The Pioneers used two service aces and five service errors by Hamilton in its advantage to take control of and win the set, 25-21. 
 
With the match even at one, Hamilton took control and claimed the nexxt two sets to win the match, 3-1. Kurstan Martin (Owego, NY/Tioga) led the Pioneers with seven kills, followed by Eleanor Cepiel (West Sand Lake, NY/Academy of Holy Names) with six and Briana Woods and Caitlyn Curcurito (Ballston Spa, NY/Ballston Spa) with four each. Madison Maggiore (Orangeburg, NY/Tappan Zee) totaled 14 assists in the losing effort while Hannah Johnson (Murfreesboro, TN/Blackman) finished with eight. Cepiel also led Utica on defense with 15 digs whie Martin and Krystell Pappas (Owensboro, KY/Owensboro) recorded 10 each. 

UC (1-6) returns to the court on Wednesday when Morrisville St. makes the trip to Miga Court for a 7 p.m. start. Fans can live stream the game and/or following along with live stats by following https://portal.stretchinternet.com/utica/.