RCTC volleyball falls in national semifinals

GLEN ELLYN, Ill. — The No. 3-seeded Rochester Community and Technical College volleyball team's quest for a national title came to an end on Friday. The RCTC attack had a hard time going as the Yellowjackets were swept by No. 2-seeded Sandhills Community College 25-20, 25-16, 25-16 in a NJCAA Division III national semifinal at the College of DuPage. After flying high and not dropping a single set in their first two matches of the tournament, the Yellowjackets couldn't replicate that same success, making 26 errors and finishing with an attack percentage of .040. RCTC's Carmen Nerison led all players with 26 assists and four service aces. Sophomore Lily Holtan recorded a team-best 10 kills, while freshman Abby Baker paced the defense with 10 digs. Sandhills Community College of Southern Pines, N.C., recorded a hitting percentage of .292 and made just eight errors. This was the Flyers' first trip to the national tournament semifinals.

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