ELMHURST, Ill. - Marian University women's volleyball (4-17, 0-5 NACC) was defeated in straight sets by Elmhurst and UW-Stevens Point.
AT ELMHURST (L, 3-0, 25-21, 25-21, 25-19)
- Marian jumped out to a fast start taking an early 8-1 lead over Elmhurst.
- The Sabres took that lead out to 12-7 before five unanswered points from the Blue Jays tied the set.
- The two sides traded points to Marian holding a 20-19 before Elmhurst scored six of the final seven points to take the set.
- After an 8-8 start to the second, Elmhurst scored the next five points and it proved to be the difference in the set.
- Marian was able to trim its deficit down to 21-18 but couldn't inch any closer.
- The Sabres had another early lead at 8-7 to begin the third, but Elmhurst responded with seven straight points to lead by six.
- This run was the difference as Elmhurst went on to secure a sweep.
VS. UW-STEVENS POINT (L, 3-0, 25-13, 25-20, 25-13)
- Marian only trailed 7-5 to open the match before UWSP scored eight straight points to pull away.
- The Sabres had a strong start to the second set scoring five of the first six points.
- Marian took its lead out ot 10-8, but the Pointers then went on an 7-2 spurt to lead by three.
- A run of five straight points from Marian later in the set gave Marian the lead at 18-16.
- The momentum quickly shifted, however, as UWSP finished the set on a 9-2 run.
- UW-Stevens Point opened the third set with a quick start at 8-2.
- The two sides nearly went point-for-point for the rest of the set before the Pointers ended the match with three straight points.
AT ELMHURST
- The Blue Jays had a 41-29 edge for kills and 50-45 advantage for digs.
- Elmhurst also had a strong presence at the net finishing with eight blocks.
- Marian remains winless in nine matches against the Blue Jays.
VS. UW-STEVENS POINT
- Digs were nearly identical with UWSP holding a slim 34-33 edge.
- The Pointers had a hefty advantage in kills, however, at a 44-23 margin.
- UWSP also had 10 service aces to only three for the Sabres.
- Marian is now 6-9 all-time against the Pointers having dropped five straight in straight sets.
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Thursday, October 15
Sadoff Gym
7 p.m. |
