(CARLISLE, Pa.) – The Wilson women's volleyball team played its final non-conference match before CSAC competition with local rival Dickinson College. Unfortunately the Phoenix were downed in straight sets heading into Saturday's league opener.
The Basics
Scores: Wilson 0, Dickinson 3 (25-11, 25-12, 25-15)
Venue: Kline Life/Sports Center
Records: Wilson 0-14, Dickinson 7-5
How It Happened
- Wilson split the opening four points as kills from Niki Schussler (So., Chambersburg, Pa. / Cumberland Valley Christian) and Deah Menedis (So., Reisterstown, Md. / Franklin) evened the game at 2-2. Another kill, this time by Allyson Garcelon (Fy., Shrewsbury, Pa. / Susquehannock) cut the deficit to 5-3 after three consecutive points by the Red Devils, but the hosts went on a 9-0 run to take control of the set.
- After Dickinson raced out to an 8-3 lead to start the second, three Red Devils errors put the Phoenix back within striking distance down 10-6, but Dickinson wouldn't allow them to get any closer. A late rally in the third set was capped by a kill from Schussler, but the Devils quickly responded to take the game and sweep the Phoenix.
Inside The Numbers
- Schussler had one of her finest matches of the season with a team-best seven kills on 16 attempts. She was attributed just one error which gave her a season-best attack percentage of .375.
- Schussler also added a team-best three aces to give her double-digits in points for the night.
- Menedis was right behind her with six kills.
- Garcelon and Jenna Dixon (Fy., California, Pa. / California) set up the attack with seven and five assists, respectively.
- Alexis Buckley (So., Millsboro, Del. / Indian River) led the defensive side with seven digs. Schussler added five.
Up Next
CSAC action starts up Saturday with Bryn Athyn visiting the Gannett Field House. Opening serve is set for 1 p.m.
