DANBURY, Conn. - September 2, 2016 - The Colby-Sawyer women's volleyball team dropped a five set thriller to Simmons on the opening night of competition of the 2016 season. Simmons won by scores of 25-15, 22-25, 37-35, 17-25 and 15-10. 

The Chargers will look to rebound on Saturday as they continue play at the Western Conn. tournament with matches against the hosts and Saint Joseph's of Long Island. 

Senior Gabrielle Rodriguez was the lone Charger to reach double figures in kills with 16. She added the second most digs on the team with 19. Freshmen Rebecca Straubel and Micaela Cardozo collected seven kills apiece, while Naarah Cox added six kills.  

Senior Elyssa Clairmont registered a double-double of 28 assists and 14 digs. 

In her collegiate debut, freshman Caroline McCoy recorded a team best 22 digs. 

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