MONACA, Pa. – On Saturday, the Penn State New Kensington volleyball team was defeated in a hard-fought match by the score of 3-1.

The Lions (1-11) went down early by losing the first two sets 25-16 and 25-9 but rallied back to win set three 25-22. New Ken battled in set four but eventually fell 25-20.  

Freshman Kylie DiLeo (Sprindale, Pa./ Springdale) led the team in kills with seven. Fellow freshman Kayla Unger (Carlisle, Pa. / Carlisle) orchestrated the offense, tallying 17 assists. Bethany Baney (Apollo / Kiski Area) led the team in digs with five.

The Lions will look to take down Penn State Mont Alto on Thursday, October 21^st. The first serve is scheduled to be at 7:00p.m.