LEWISBURG, Pa. – Hampton opened play on Friday in the Bucknell Invitational with a pair of five-set matches defeating St. Francis College (NY) while falling to Saint Peter's in its first match.
 
HAMPTON 3, ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE (NY) 2 (17-25, 25-15, 25-19, 23-25, 17-15)
In the nightcap of day one, the Lady Pirates turned the page after dropping a five-set match to start the day by defeating St. Francis College (NY) in five winning the final set 17-15.
Gabby Calloway had a season best 20 kills to go with nine digs, while Clara Smith and Isis Black added 13 kills each and Alyah Barkley had a season high 12. 
Lena Reed-Petracek had a double-double of 47 assists and 18 digs, while Jessica Pugh added 17 digs.
In the decisive fifth set, Hampton rallied from a 7-3 early deficit and trailed 9-7 before ripping off five straight points as a kill by Barkley put Hampton up 12-9.
The score was tied at 13, then 14 and then 15 before kills by Calloway and Genevieve Reynolds gave Hampton the final set and the win.

SAINT PETER'S 3, HAMPTON 2 (18-25, 25-19, 20-25, 25-21, 15-12)
In the opening match of the day, each team alternated winning sets until the Peacocks put a late run in the fifth and final set for the victory.
Clara Smith had a career high 16 kills, while Gabby Calloway had 12 kills and 18 digs and Lena Reed-Petracek added 25 assists and 13 digs.
Ana Baruh Krstic added 10 digs and two blocks, while Sasha Saric chimed in with 10 kills and four blocks for Hampton.
 
Hampton closes the tournament on Saturday with a 1:30 pm matchup with Siena.  For more information on Hampton University volleyball, please contact the Office of Sports Information at 757-727-5757 or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.