October 7, 2023
Hounds Earn Five-Set Victory at Lycoming in Landmark Conference Action
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s volleyball team earned a 3-2, five-set victory over host Lycoming College Saturday afternoon as the Greyhounds picked up their first Landmark Conference win of the season.
Moravian University
7-9, 1-1 Landmark
3
Lycoming College
11-4, 1-3 Landmark
2
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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25 | 20 | 27 | 22 | 15 | 3 |
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20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 10 | 2 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Lycoming College
K:
Cameron Upcraft
- 14
B:
Cameron Upcraft
- 5
D:
Ali Koval
- 27
SA:
Brynne Bisel
- 4
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Moravian University | Lycoming College |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .152 | .136 |
| Blocks | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Digs | 74 | 75 |
| Aces | 10 | 9 |
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's volleyball team earned a 3-2, five-set victory over host Lycoming College Saturday afternoon as the Greyhounds picked up their first Landmark Conference win of the season.
How It Happened
- The first set was back-and-forth early with neither squad leading by more than three points until the Warriors opened a 13-8 edge. The Hounds responded and knotted the set at 15-15, but Lycoming went back in front 19-17. Moravian then ran off seven straight points for a 24-19 lead before taking the set 25-20 for a 1-0 lead
- The second game had the same feel with the Warriors eventually holding a 17-12 edge before a run from the Blue & Grey tied the set at 17-17. This time it was Lycoming that would go on to take the lead and capture the set 25-20 to even the contest at 1-1
- The teams battled through the third set with the Hounds leading 13-8 before Lycoming went up 24-20. Moravian ran off four straight points to tie the game at 24-24, and the Blue & Grey added another three points for a 27-25 set win and a 2-1 edge overall
- The fourth game saw the squads tied at 12-12 when the Warriors scored seven of the next nine points. Moravian got back within a point at 23-22 before Lycoming finished off the set with a 25-22 victory to knot the contest again at 2-2
- The Greyhounds raced out to a 6-2 lead in the deciding set, and Moravian let 12-5 before finishing off a 15-10 win to capture the match
Inside the Numbers
- Freshman middle blocker Payton Reuber led the Hounds with 12 kills to go with seven blocks while freshman outside hitter Gabbie Reigner contributed seven kills, 16 digs, two blocks and a pair of assists
- Senior middle blocker Autumn Marrero recorded six kills and a block while freshman outside hitter Kelly Tempalsky had five kills, three digs and two service aces
- Sophomore setter Ally Plitnick paced the Moravian offense with 35 assists to go with 12 digs, five blocks, five kills and a pair of service aces while freshman defensive specialist Sam Love added 25 digs, two service aces and two assists
- Senior right side hitter Sophie Bauer registered four kills while junior right side hitter Makenzie Krasley had four kills and two assist
- Junior outside hitter Jenna Deegan posted two kills and three digs while senior defensive specialist Kat DeYesso added five digs and two service aces
- Senior defensive specialist Emily Szy recorded five digs and senior defensive specialist Allie Ludlow had a pair of digs
Up Next for the Greyhounds
- Tuesday, October 10 at Wilkes University, 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, October 13 vs. Drew University, 7:00 p.m.
