SMC Volleyball Clinches Play-In Berth

Despite a close three set loss (24-26, 19-25, 23-25) to the conference-leading LMC Red Hawks, SMC finished in fourth place in the West and clinched a berth in the play-in game vs. Schoolcraft College for the NJCAA Region XII Tournament.

"We have been building the SMC Volleyball team and program all season," said Coach Jenny Nate. "We have had some incredible wins, and some tough losses, which we learned from, but we have held tough to clinch fourth place in the conference, which is enough to get us to the tournament!  Five months ago, we didn't have a gym, a team, or a spring season, and we are entirely made up of freshmen.  SMC Volleyball hasn't existed for 26 years.  These amazing young ladies believed in the vision of SMC Volleyball, in each other, in our coaching staff, and in what we can be.  Today, despite a close loss to the number one team in the conference, we had an ultimate win by earning a trip to the tournament.  This team has showed up day in and day out with 100% effort, and that effort is paying off.  We know that when we hit the gym tomorrow, we are back to square one with our total focus on beating Schoolcraft, and we are up for the challenge."

The Roadrunners finished the regular season 5-7 in conference play and 12-18 overall.