Badgers Hold Off Pilgrims in Five-Set Marathon Victory

In a thrilling five-set marathon Tuesday evening at Carter Gymnasium, the Vermont State University Johnson women’s volleyball team secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory (25-16, 25-23, 22-25, 25-27, 15-10) over New England College. With the win, the Badgers improve to 3-2 overall, while the Pilgrims drop to 1-4. How It Happened Set 1: VTSU Johnson 25, New England College 16 The Pilgrims grabbed an early 6-0 lead off several Johnson errors and a service ace, forcing the Badgers to play from the back row immediately. VTSU Johnson found its rhythm midway through, utilizing a crucial block by Sepphyre Lepega-Telona and Tatum…