(READING, Pa.) – The Wilson women's volleyball team was back in action with a tri at Albright this afternoon. The Phoenix also played Wilkes, but unfortunately were defeated in both contests.
The Basics
Scores: Wilson 0, Wilkes 3 (25-12, 25-13, 25-8)
Wilson 0, Albright 3 (25-21, 25-10, 25-13)
Venue: Bollman Center
Records: Wilson 0-13, Wilkes 3-10, Albright 9-3
How It Happened (Match 1 vs. Wilkes)
- Kills by Karyssa Faith (Fy., Clear Spring, Md. / Saint Maria Goretti) and Deah Menedis (So., Reisterstown, Md. / Franklin) gave the Phoenix some early momentum, but an 8-0 Colonels run put the opener out of reach as Wilkes took a 1-0 lead.
- A 6-0 rally in the second gave Wilson some leverage once again as it took a 6-5 lead. Niki Schussler (So., Chambersburg, Pa. / Cumberland Valley Christian) had an ace to highlight the rally. Wilkes answered with a 7-1 run to take control and go on to take the second set. That momentum carried into the third as the Colonels completed the sweep.
How It Happened (Match 2 at Albright)
- The opening game was the closest of the day as Wilson battled for the duration. Kills by Allyson Garcelon (Fy., Shrewsbury, Pa. / Susquehannock) and Schussler put the Phoenix within one at 21-20, but Albright came back with four of the next five points to take the 1-0 lead.
- Overall Wilson hit better in the second set, but so did the Lions. The hosts fed off their strong finish to the first and hit 50% in the second en route to a 25-10 win.
- In the third, Wilson opened up with a 4-2 lead sparked by a Schussler kill. Albright responded with five of the next points and went on to seal the win.
Inside The Numbers
- Menedis finished the day with 18 kills to lead the offense. She finished in double figures in the second match against Albright with a season-best 12.
- Schussler finished with nine on the day with six against the Lions.
- Setting up the attack were Jenna Dixon (Fy., California, Pa. / California) with 15 assists and Garcelon who added 12 helpers.
- Menedis led the defense as well with 13 digs on the day. She tallied eight in the opener.
Up Next
A trip to Carlisle awaits the Phoenix who will take on Dickinson College on Friday at 7 p.m. It will be their last match before starting conference play.
