(LANGHORNE, Pa.) – Deah Menedis (Sr., Reisterstown, Md. / Franklin) hit double digits in kills for the fourth time in the last five matches, but it wasn't enough as Wilson fell to Cairn in the United East opener. A talented Highlanders squad featured a balanced attack and downed the Phoenix in straight sets.
The Basics
Score: Wilson 0, Cairn 3 (25-17, 25-14, 25-16)
Venue: Mason Activity Center
Records: Wilson 1-14, 0-1 UE; Cairn 7-2, 1-0 UE
How It Happened
- Play was back-and-forth to start with neither team able to put on a lengthy run. Menedis was strong, however, as she scored four kills near the beginning, the last of which brought the Blue and White within one at 11-10. The Highlanders were able to answer with four-straight points to create some separation and got stronger from there to take the first set.
- Cairn opened with the first three points of the second, but the Phoenix didn't let it get away from them as Allyson Garcelon (Jr., Shrewsbury, Pa. / Susquehannock) and Menedis put down kills along with an ace from Abby Moreland (So., Sabillasville, Md. / Catoctin) to tie it up. Another Menedis kill kept it tied at 7-all, but the Highlanders then started an 11-0 run, the longest of the night, to put the frame out of reach and took a 2-0 lead.
- The start of the third was highlighted by a block from Garcelon and Alison Daniels (FY, Lititz, Pa. / Warwick) along with a Menedis strike that made the score 5-4. Cairn regained the lead with the next four points, and although the Phoenix answered with another Menedis kill as well as an ace, the hosts kept pulling away.
The Basics
- Menedis continued her hot streak with 12 kills as she inches closer to the milestone of 700 for her career. It's the eighth time this season she's reached double figures.
- She and Moreland also led the team defensively with 12 digs. For Menedis, it was the sixth time she reached double-figures in the category and was her third consecutive double-double. For Moreland, it was her fifth time picking up double digits.
- Michaela Windisch (So., Westminster, Md. / Catoctin) and Garcelon split the setting duties with 15 and nine assists, respectively.
Up Next
The Phoenix will be back in the friendly confines of the Gannett Field House for their next competition when they take on St. Mary's on Saturday. First serve with the Seahawks is set for 1 p.m.
