Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 The Misericordia University volleyball team split a pair of matches to open the season at the University of Scranton Tournament, Friday.

The Cougars dropped the opener to Scranton, 3-0, but defeated Gwynedd Mercy in the nightcap, 3-1.

After losing the first two sets to Scranton, 25-17, 25-19, the Cougars led 24-23 in the third set, but the Royals rallied for a 26-24 win.

Jassmine Watson led Mu with 10 kills while Amanda Curcio added eight and Tara Welliver had seven.

Karley May had 30 assists and 13 digs.

MU will face Pitt-Bradford and Brockport, Saturday at Scranton.