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St. John’s Volleyball Holds Off Fairfield at Home, 3-2

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The Johnnies remain undefeated in Carnesecca Arena for the 2024 season.

Torch Photo / (Anthony Sissons)

The St. John’s Women’s Volleyball team defeated the Fairfield University Stags in a thrilling five-set comeback in Carnesecca Arena on Sept. 18. The team improves to 8-3 on the season and 5-0 at home.

The Johnnies started the match dominantly — jumping to a 6-2 lead off of three kills from senior outside hitter Giorgia Walther. She kept that pace throughout the game and completed with a season-best of 28 kills on the night.

Junior setter Erin Jones tallied on six kills and six digs in the first set, aiding to her career-high night of 23 kills and 18 digs.