OAKDALE, N.Y. (September 3, 2010) – The Stonehill College volleyball team dropped a 3-2 (25-20, 21-25, 20-25, 25-21, 15-10) setback to Adelphi University in a non-conference matchup on day one of the Golden Lion Classic hosted by Dowling College.

Freshman Sydney Maxey (Hutto, Texas/Hutto) led Stonehill with 12 kills, and also added 17 digs and four service aces. Senior Laura Noonan (Hampstead, N.H./Bishop Guertin) posted a .636 hitting percentage with eight kills, and senior setter Andrea Wirth (Mesa, Ariz./St. Mary's) recorded 33 assists. The Skyhawk defense was led by a game-high 21 digs from senior Justine Thompson (Merrimack, N.H./Bishop Guertin).

Adelphi took the victory by way of a balanced offensive attack, as four players recorded double figures in kills. The Panthers were led by a double-double (18 kills, 20 digs) by senior Hilary Pavels (North Woodmere, N.Y./Valley Stream South), while junior Patawe Simms (East Patchogue, N.Y./Bellport) added 15 kills and sophomores Emily Dorko (Matamoras, PA/Delaware Valley) and Samantha Rico (Port Jefferson, N.Y./Vandermeulen) notched 10 apiece. Senior setter Heather Mau (Honolulu, Hawaii/Maryknoll) dished out 41 assists in the win.

The Skyhawks went ahead 2-1 after three sets, but Adelphi rallied to win two straight for the overall victory.

Stonehill (0-1, 0-1 NE-10) and Adelphi (1-0, 1-0 NE-10) will each play Dowling College and Pace University tomorrow in the conclusion of the Golden Lion Classic.