Montclair, NJ – The Montclair State University volleyball team fell in straight sets to New Jersey Athletic Conference rival Stockton University Tuesday evening.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Red Hawks (8-10, 0-4 NJAC) fell behind 10-5, including the first six markers of the game. ZOEY HORN slammed down a kill to trim the deficit to 10-8, but an ace from Stockton brought the lead back to five.
• Montclair closed to within two at 16-14 on an ace from KATIE RODMAN before an EMMA HATCHER service ace made it 21-17 in favor of Stockton. Montclair could get no closer, as Stockton finished the first frame with four of the final five points.
• The Red Hawks raced out to a 9-5 lead in the second period, but the Ospreys netted the following seven points to jump back in front. Montclair didn't back down, using a 5-2 spurt to level the set at 14.
• After Stockton took a 17-15 edge, SHELLEY EATON capped off a 4-1 run with a kill from Hatcher. Horn pushed Montclair in front 23-22 before the guests brought up set point with two straight points. An attack fended off game point, but the final two favored Stockton to make it 2-0.
• Stockton went up 14-9 in the final period before three straight unforced errors by Stockton trimmed the gap to 14-12. The Ospreys went up 22-16, and four consecutive points went to Montclair, forcing Stockton into a timeout. After the Red Hawks tallied two additional points, Stockton claimed the match with a kill. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• SKYE RAMSEY led Montclair with 11 kills, as RACHEL CURRAN added seven.
• Hatcher picked up eight six from the libero spot, with Rodman adding six.

FROM THE COURT 
"Proud of our grit tonight not to give up and make runs in all three sets. Unfortunately, a few mistakes in crucial times continue to hurt us. Today was a step in the right direction by playing hard throughout the match." - Head Coach Eddie Stawinski.

UP NEXT
The Red Hawks face off against Stevens on Saturday, with the first serve in Hoboken, NJ, scheduled for 1 pm.