



BABSON PARK, Mass., October 29, 2005 - Springfield College senior setter Alesia Vaccari (Winsted, Conn.) became the all-time leader in assists for the Pride as she racked up 26 this afternoon (OCt. 29) in SC's 3-0 sweep over Babson College in Babson Park. Vaccari now has 5,110 to date in her illustrious career, passing Jen Svatik's mark of 5,088.
SC finishes its regular season with a 25-7 overall record, and 7-2 mark in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC), downing the Beavers in straight-sets (30-16, 30-16, 30-13). The Pride will next compete in the NEWMAC Tournament, hosting a first round match on Tuesday evening, November 1, at 7:00 p.m. SC's opponent for that first round match-up will be announced at a later time.
Junior outside hitter Jody Pfeifer (Northglenn, Colo.) recorded a team-best 10 kills in the win, as Vaccari compiled team-highs in assists (26), digs (12) and service aces (six). Senior opposite Ashley Reves (Orchard Park, N.Y.) added nine kills, five digs and two blocks for the Pride.


Moira Long will enter her first season as head women's volleyball coach in the fall of 2011. With over 300 victories as a Division III women's volleyball coach, Long will continue Springfield's proud tradition as one of the top programs in the country.
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