Volleyball Rallies Past Pioneers for Empire 8 Victory

UTICA, N.Y. – Women’s volleyball rallied from an opening-set loss to earn a 3-1 Empire 8 victory over Utica at the Clark Athletic Center. The Hawks dropped the first set 25-22, before winning three straight 25-23, 25-20, and 25-15 to secure the road win. Lucille Walker (Ithaca, N.Y.) led Hartwick’s offense with 19 kills, hitting a .459, while Isabella Gracias (Oneonta, N.Y.) added 17 kills and a team high 7 block assists. Thylia Keoviengsamay (Rome, N.Y.) paced the Hawks with 43 assists, helping Hartwick record 55 total kills as a team. Defensively, Malia Dake (South Glens Falls, N.Y.) led the…