SAINT LEO, Fla. – The Saint Leo University volleyball team began its final homestand of the season on Thursday evening. The Lions hosted the Eckerd College Tritons on the Pete and Linda Biscardi Court inside the Marion Bowman Activities Center.  Saint Leo showed stretches of strong play, especially in the second set where the Lions hit .162 with 12 kills, but ultimately fell 3-0 to Eckerd at home. Paula Perez Rosales led the Lions with 5 kills and 10 digs, while Emma LeTourneau and Gina Stavile added 4 kills each.
 
Saint Leo totaled 23 kills, 26 errors, and 107 attempts for a -.028 hitting percentage. Perez Rosales paced the team with 5 kills on 26 swings, adding 10 digs and a block assist. Chappell added 3 kills and 6 digs, while Kallberg tallied 3 kills and 1 block assist. LeTourneau finished with 4 kills on .364 hitting, and Stavile matched her with 4 kills and 2 total blocks. Setter Tajma Muharemovic recorded 8 assists and 7 digs, while Camila Villar added 9 assists, 4 digs, and Saint Leo's only service ace. Libero Mia Moser posted 5 digs, and Giada Solorzano added 5 more in the back row.
 
How It Happened: ECKERD  3, SAINT LEO 0
Set 1 | Eckerd 25, Saint Leo 11
Eckerd controlled the opening set from the start, taking advantage of early Saint Leo miscues to build a steady lead. Kallberg, Chappell, and LeTourneau each connected for kills, but the Lions were slowed by 12 attack errors as Eckerd hit .286 to take the frame.
 
Set 2 | Eckerd 25, Saint Leo 17
Saint Leo responded with its strongest set of the night, producing 12 kills and hitting .162. Perez Rosales and Valentin sparked the offense with timely swings, while LeTourneau added a kill and block assist during a mid-set push that kept the Lions within striking distance. Despite the improved rhythm, Eckerd used a late run to close out the set.
 
Set 3 | Eckerd 25, Saint Leo 17
Eckerd again jumped ahead early, but the Lions fought back with kills from Stavile, Kallberg, and Chappell to stay within range at 14-11. Villar's ace and defensive contributions kept rallies alive, but the Tritons capitalized on late Saint Leo errors to finish the match.
 
Inside the Numbers

• Team hitting percentage: -.028 (23 kills, 26 errors, 107 attempts).
• Best offensive set: Set 2 (.162 with 12 kills).
• Paula Perez Rosales: 5 kills, 10 digs, 1 block assist.
• Emma LeTourneau: 4 kills, .364 hitting.
• Gina Stavile: 4 kills, 2 total blocks.
• Brielle Kallberg: 3 kills, 1 block assist.
• Molly Chappell: 3 kills, 6 digs.
• Sabrina Valentin: 3 kills (.111) in two sets played.
• Tajma Muharemovic: 8 assists, 7 digs.
• Camila Villar: 9 assists, 4 digs, 1 ace.

UP NEXT
Saint Leo's homestand continues this weekend as the Rollins College Tars come to town. This Saturday, the green & gold will honor the Class of 2025 seniors prior to Saturday's 4 p.m. start.