CALDWELL, N.J.- The Caldwell University women's volleyball team fell to Stonehill College 3-0 in their season opener.
 
The Cougars open their season at 0-1, while the Skyhawks improve to 1-0.  
 
Caldwell battled through the first two sets as they fell short 25-19 and 26-24. Stonehill took the third set 25-10 to win the match.
 
Junior Chloe Kissner (Seabrook, Texas) led the Cougars with six kills and four digs. Freshman Victoria Marquez (Humble, Texas) added five kills in her first collegiate match.
 
Sophomore Elise Smith (O'Fallon, Ill.) totaled four kills and six digs, while sophomore Samantha Ashton (Colonia, N.J.) finished with 14 assists and six digs. Sophomore  Humiko Stormer (Luckey, Ohio) posted six digs.
 
The Cougars hit the road on Saturday, September 7 as they travel to Southern Connecticut St. University for as tri-match. Caldwell faces Assumption College on 3 pm and takes on host SCSU at 5 pm.