NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – Alex Stone had a career-high 17 kills as Niagara fell in four sets (25-23, 25-19, 16-25, 25-13) to Canisius on Saturday.

Stone led the match with 17 kills, which are the most by a Purple Eagle (2-19, 1-9 MAAC) this season. The freshman from St. Charles, Ill. added 13 digs for her second double-double of the season. Amanda Sedore had her third career double-double with 14 kills and 17 digs. Logan Rae tied a career-best with a match-high 39 assists in only her fifth match as a setter.

Despite the trio efforts, Niagara lost the season series to its archrival for the first time since 2008. Canisius (8-13, 6-4 MAAC) edged Niagara in the opening set, 25-23. An attacking error by Canisius gave Niagara a 23-20; however, the Golden Griffins scored the final five points of the set. The second set was close as well, before Canisius close the set strong. With the score tied at 18-18, Canisius went on a 7-1 run to win the set.

The third set was a reversal of fortune for the Purple Eagles trailing. Trailing 12-5, a kill by Sedore sparked a 20-4 run by Niagara as it forced a fourth set. Stone and Melissa McGwin did damage during the set, accounting for a combined 11 kills.  The fourth set saw Canisius jump out to a 16-5 lead in which Niagara was unable to comeback from.

Niagara continues its homestand next weekend versus Saint Peter's and Rider.