(CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.) – The Wilson women's volleyball team fell to Notre Dame in straight sets in United East action on Wednesday evening. It was a tough battle for the Phoenix, but they did push the Gators to the brink in the second set in hopes of pulling a comeback.
It was also the team's annual Dig Pink game where most in attendance were wearing pink as the volleyball team was raising money for breat cancer research.
Those wishing to donate can do so here.
The Basics
Scores: Wilson 0, Notre Dame 3 (25-15, 28-26, 25-14)
Venue: Gannett Field House
Records: Wilson 3-18, 2-5 UE; Notre Dame 13-9, 4-3 UE
How It Happened
- The Gators came out of the gates blazing with the first four points en route to a 6-1 lead. An Amelia Edens (Sr., Pasadena, Md. / Glen Burnie) kill followed by an ace from Allyson Garcelon (Jr., Shrewsbury, Pa. / Susquehannock) helped get the Phoenix back within three at 8-5 before a 6-0 run by NDMU started to put the set out of reach.
- While the Gators controlled the first set, Wilson made the second a marathon with an incredible late rally to comeback and serve for the win. Niki Schussler (Sr., Chambersburg, Pa. / Cumberland Valley Christian) sparked the run with a kill and added a second later to tie the frame at 24-all. A Gators error then gave Wilson a 25-24 lead, but an Emily Gordon kill tied the set once again. Deah Menedis (Sr., Reisterstown, Md. / Franklin) provided a kill for another chance to tie the match at 1-1, but the Gators scored the next three to take the 2-0 advantage.
- After Wilson opened up the third with a kill from Abby Moreland (So., Sabillasville, Md. / Catoctin), the Gators went on a 7-1 run to take control. An Alison Daniels (Fy., Lititz, Pa. / Warwick) kill got the Blue and White back within one before a 6-0 rally gave NDMU a 15-8 lead. The visitors' lead grew from there as they closed the night with a 7-2 run.
Inside The Numbers
- Menedis led all players with 12 kills. She was one dig away from a double double.
- Addie Hebert(So., Gettysburg, Pa. / Gettysburg) led the back row with 10 digs.
- Michaela Windisch (So., Westminster, Md. / Catoctin) set up the attack with 21 assists. She matched Menedis and Moreland with nine digs.
- The Gators featured a balanced attack with four players with at least five kills. Ciarra Bockstie and Myla Palmer led the team with seven.
Up Next
The Phoenix will head to Phoenixville to take on Valley Forge on Friday. First serve with the Patriots is set for 7 p.m.
