November 6, 2024
Moravian Defeats Neumann in Four Sets on Senior Night
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s volleyball squad defeated visiting Neumann University, 3-1, in non-conference action in Johnston Hall Wednesday evening as the Greyhounds celebrated Senior Night in their final home match of the 2024 season.
Neumann University
12-15,5-1
1
Moravian University
16-11,4-5
3
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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24 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 1 |
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26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Neumann University
K:
Nayeli Cruz
- 13
B:
Nayeli Cruz
- 3
D:
Dani Smith
- 31
SA:
Jenna Jones
- 6
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Neumann University | Moravian University |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .129 | .198 |
| Blocks | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Digs | 96 | 93 |
| Aces | 11 | 9 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's volleyball squad defeated visiting Neumann University, 3-1, in non-conference action in Johnston Hall Wednesday evening as the Greyhounds celebrated Senior Night in their final home match of the 2024 season.
How It Happened
- The Knights jumped out to a 7-3 lead in the opening set before the Blue & Grey rallied back to knot the score at 7-7. Neumann moved back in front 11-7, and the Knights had a 22-19 edge. Moravian answered by scoring nine of the last 12 points to earn a 26-24 set victory for a 1-0 lead
- The second set saw Neumann race out to a 12-3 advantage. The Knights still led 22-14 when the Hounds started to rally; however, Moravian came up short as Neumann took the set, 25-23, to even the match at 1-1
- The Blue & Grey had an early 3-1 edge in the third set, but the Knights countered back and took a 9-6 lead. The Greyhounds rallied back and were up 24-13 before Neumann scored nine straight points. Moravian eventually scored the winning set point for a 25-22 victory and a 2-1 lead overall
- The Knight jumped out to a 7-2 advantage in the fourth set. The Hounds slowly closed the gap to knot the set at 16-16 before moving out to a 20-16 edge. Neumann pushed back to make it 23-21, but the Greyhounds scored the final two points for a 25-21 set win to capture the match
- Prior to the match, Moravian honored seniors opposite hitter Makenzie Krasley, setter Emily Solomon and outside hitter Jenna Deegan in their final home career contest
Inside the Numbers
- Sophomore middle blocker Payton Reuber led the Blue & Grey with 14 kills in the match while Deegan, Krasley and sophomore outside hitter Gabbie Reigner all had 11 kills. Deegan added 13 digs and a block while Krasley contributed right digs, three blocks and three service aces and Reigner had 14 digs and a pair of service aces
- Freshman middle blocker Kate McBrierty posted four kills, three service aces, three digs and a pair of blocks while junior setter Ally Plitnick had three kills to go along with 32 assists and 11 digs
- Sophomore libero Sam Love registered 27 digs and four assists while sophomore defensive specialist Molly Hughes recorded eight digs and sophomore defensive specialist Morgan Hughes had three digs.
Up Next for the Greyhounds
- Saturday, November 9 vs. Misericordia University at Montclair State University, 2:00 p.m./4:00 p.m.
