PHILADELPHIA – The Explorers lost, 3-0 (25-11, 25-15, 25-17), in an Atlantic 10 contest against Dayton at Tom Gola Arena on Friday morning.

Junior Samantha Tulskie added a team-high 10 kills to go along with eight digs.  Senior Kourtney Clark posted 17 assists.

The Flyers jumped out in front in the first set, taking an 11-1 lead en route to a 25-11 set victory.

The Explorers played the team tighter in the second set, and were within three at 10-7 after a kill by Tulskie from junior Emily Merrick.  The teams traded points, until the Flyers were able to close out the set on a 7-2 run.

 In the third set, the Explorers got within two at 12-10 after a kill by junior Kelly Scanlon and then again at 13-11 after a Tulskie kill.   La Salle battled to the end, however, Dayton went on to win the set, 25-17.

Tomorrow will be the Explorers' last match of the season, a 2:00 p.m. contest against Duquesne in Tom Gola Arena.

Please join the La Salle community in honoring four seniors, Clark, Jacquelyn Mitrovich, Alexis Little and Alex Kennedy, for their four years of dedication to the team. 

In addition, the Explorers will be collecting canned goods and other non-perishable food items for donation to PHILAbundance.  Please bring a canned good and help the less fortunate this fall!