Box Score PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 26, 2015 - The Cougars Women's Volleyball team faced off against Franciscan University tonight, fighting hard down to the wire, but faltering 0-3 to the Lady Barons. Senior Heathir McIntyre (Ashburn, VA/Broad Run High School) was honored by everyone in attendance tonight, celebrating her devotion to the Cougars and her academic performance. McIntyre played with a lot of intensity, attacking the net at every opportunity.
The Cougars Women's Volleyball team lost 0-3 to the Franciscan University tonight as they hosted the Lady Barons at the Athletic and Fitness Center on campus. The Cougars played quite well in the first and third sets, playing down to the final point. The Cougars lost each set, 18-25, 8-25, and 23-25. Senior Heathir McIntyre played aggressively, aiming to make a lasting impression in one of her last games as a Cougars player. McIntyre finished the game with 7 Kills, 2 Aces, 1 Block, and 6 Digs. Sophomore Iman Morgan (Sharon, PA/Sharon High School) aided McIntyre's performance, ending the game with 3 Kills, 1 Ace, and 2 Blocks.
The Cougars played hard in the 3rd set, applying pressure offensively and attacking the net with tenacity. Chatham started a run late in the set that brought them within a point of the Lady Barons, but faltered later on. The Cougars offensive intensity allowed for great team ball and solid communication.
The Cougars compete in their final game of the 2015-2016 season against the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg this Wednesday (October 28th).
For the full Women's Volleyball schedule, head to the Chatham Cougars website. About Chatham Athletics
Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA is a member of the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) and offers eight Division III women's sports and six men's sports. The athletic program is housed on Chatham's historic and beautiful Shadyside Campus in the $18 million, 74,000 square foot Athletic and Fitness Center (AFC). Chatham Cougar athletes excel on the field and in the classroom, as illustrated by recent accomplishments such as the women's basketball team's second-highest team GPA across all Division III athletic programs in 2014, and the swimming & diving squad's GPA ranking in the top 50.
Women's sports at Chatham include basketball, cross country, ice hockey, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, track & field, and volleyball. Chatham has added six new men's sports in the 2015-2016 academic year: baseball, basketball, cross country, swimming & diving, track & field, and volleyball.
For more information, call 1-800-837-1290 or visit www.gochathamcougars.com
