CHICOPEE, Mass. -- The MCLA volleyball team found itself in an early 2-0 deficit at Elms College, however the Trailblazers rallied back to earn a hard fought 3-2 decision over the Blazers.

 

The win was MCLA's fourth straight to improve to 6-3 on the season. Elms fell to 1-11 on the season.

 

MCLA quickly fell behind dropping the first two sets 25-16 and 25-15. They rallied to take the third and fourth sets 25-22 and 25-21, respectively, before closing out Elms 15-9 in the fifth.

 

Margaret Allen, fresh off being named the MASCAC rookie of the week, led MCLA with a team best 11 kills on the night.

 

Samantha Anderson finished with nine kills, while Rachel Mills andCourtney Parent each had eight. Parent added a season best 33 assists and 13 digs. Jackie Paluilis chipped in with 16 digs of her own.