CALDWELL, N.J. - The Caldwell College volleyball team fell to the University of the Sciences, 30-28, 30-18, 30-24 in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference match Saturday afternoon in the George R. Newman Center. The result gives the Cougars a 1-20 overall record, including a 1-9 mark in the conference, while the Devils improve to 11-11, 5-4 CACC.

The Cougars trailed in Game 1 throughout but held off the Devils for three game points before falling 30-28. After losing the second game 30-18, Caldwell held the lead for almost the entire game. But with the score 24-23 in favor of the Cougars, USP reeled off seven straight points to clinch the set and the match. Freshman middle blocker Keesha Francois (Elkins Park, PA/Cheltenham) matched her season high with 11 kills to lead the Cougar offense. Defensively, freshman Kathleen Estes (Lyndhurst, NJ/Lyndhurst) also matched her career high with 16 digs, while junior Laura Ciesla (Chicago, IL/Lane Tech) had 15 digs. Cady Rich paced the Devils with 10 kills, with Claire Tauschek recording 20 digs in the victory.

The Cougars continue CACC play with a home match against Bloomfield College on Tuesday, Oct. 16. The first serve is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the Newman Center.

CC (0) - 28 18 24
USP (3) - 30 30 30