The Fairleigh Dickinson University women's volleyball fell to Saint Francis (PA), 3-2, in loss fought battle on Sunday afternoon at Stratis Arena in the Rothman Center.  The Red Flash of SFPA took set one (25-22) before the Knights battled back with wins in set two (25-19) and three (25-22).  Saint Francis went on to take set four (25-22) and five (15-9) along with the match.  With the victory, Saint Francis improves to 5-16 (3-5 NEC) overall, while FDU falls to 9-14 (4-4 NEC) on the season.

Sophomore Meaghan Wheeler (Chatsworth, CA/Chaminade College Prep) (Chatsworth, CA) added another double-double to her season with 16 kills and 13 digs.  She led the team in kills.  Junior Sarah Willey (Abingdon, MD/Bel Air) (Abingdon, MD) led the Knights with 38 assists and also added 5 digs.

Senior Sarah Berkland (Newton, MA/Newton North) (Newton, MA) amassed a team-leading attack percentage of .391 and produced 12 kills.  Violeta Slabakova (Shelby Township, Mich./Utica) (Shelby Township, MI) also had 12 kills.

Defensively, junior Kelsey Semler (Allentown, PA/Allentown Central Catholic) (Allentown, PA) led the squad with 31 digs.  Amanda Alayon (West Haverstraw, NY/North Rockland) (West Haverstraw, NY) added 18.

The Knights recorded a total of 82 digs and 48 kills as a team.

Fairleigh Dickinson returns to action Saturday, October 23 as they host Sacred Heart in an NEC match.  First-serve at Stratis Arena in Hackensack is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.