Volleyball improves to 2-0 at home

Saturday, September 25

Millersville, PA

1:00 PM

Millersville University

5-11,1-1PSAC

USciences

0-3,0-2CACC

USciences

Millersville

Photo by: Mark Palczewski

Volleyball improves to 2-0 at home

9/25/2021 4:42:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

Box Score

By: Andrew Pawling, Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant

MILLERSVILLE, Pa. – For the second time in as many home matches, the Marauders (4-11) dominated on the court, defeating the University of the Sciences by a final of 3-1 on Saturday afternoon.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Ville took an early 6-1 lead in set one as the Marauders were able to hold on for a 25-18 victory.
The second set was all Marauders early on, as Ville jumped out to a 13-3 lead. The Devils battled back, using a five and six point run to close the gap, eventually forcing a tie at 22-22. The Devils would go on a three-point run late in the set, securing a 26-24 win.
Ville continued their string of hot starts in the third set, taking a 5-0 lead. The Marauders would then score 10 out of 13 points to take a 15-6 advantage, putting the set out of reach for the Devils.
With the Devils bouncing back late in the fourth set, Ville went on a five-point run, highlighted by three aces from Emily Hoffman, to secure the match win.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

Lauren Lucas led Ville with 10 kills.
Emily Hoffman recorded a team high five aces, three of which came in the end of the fourth and final set.
Caitlyn Callahan tied a season high in blocks with eight.
Ville is now 2-0 at home this season.

From Head Coach Brian Smith

"I think the team shows up ready and excited to compete. They understand that execution is the name of the game so as long as they execute early we do tend to start well."

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