Springfield, Mass (September 1, 2012)-The Knights opened up the 2012 season at the American International Invitational in Springfield, MA.  Though QC recorded an impressive team hitting percentage of .297 – topping St. Anselm's .197 – the Hawks outscored the Knights, winning by a final score of 3-1.  Two Knights hit double-digits in kills, with freshman Arielle DiCoco and senior Suzanne Byrne recording 12 and 13 respectively.  Senior, Erin Eckes added 18 digs.

QC jumped off to a strong start in their second match, taking the first set, 29-27, from Southern Connecticut.  The Owls persevered however, taking the next three sets 24-26, 19-25, and 16-25.  Ceren Kilic accumulated 40 assists and 11 digs while Suzanne Byrne logged 14 kills and 21 digs.  Freshmen, Else Buchmiller and Arielle DiCoco recorded double-digit kills with 12 and 10 respectively.

The Knights will look for their first win of the season on Tuesday, September 4 at 7pm, as they take on Nyack at home.