Box Score (PHOENIXVILLE, Pa.) – The Wilson women's volleyball team picked up a crucial win with a victory over Valley Forge on Friday evening. The win keeps the Phoenix in contention for a playoff spot in the United East Championship with two league contests left on the schedule.
The Basics
Scores: Wilson 3, Valley Forge 0 (25-15, 25-13, 25-13)
Venue: UVF Gymnasium
Records: Wilson 4-18, 3-5 UE; Valley Forge 2-16, 0-8 UE
How It Happened
- After a balanced start that had both teams even after the first 12 points, Wilson took control with an 8-1 run to double up the Patriots 14-7. That lead grew to 11 on a couple of occasions before the Blue and White closed out the first set after a Patriots' error.
- The Phoenix lived up to their name at the start of the second with a blazing 8-1 start. An Addie Hebert (So., Gettysburg, Pa. / Gettysburg) ace later bumped up the Wilson lead to double digits. A Deah Menedis (Sr., Reisterstown, Md. / Franklin) kill later put Wilson up 24-13 before Amelia Edens (Sr., Pasadena, Md. / Glen Burnie) gave the Phoenix a 2-0 match lead with a kill.
- Abby Moreland (So., Sabillasville, Md. / Catoctin) capped a 5-0 run with an ace to open the third set and help Wilson set the tone once again. Menedis later put the Phoenix up 12 on a spike to the left corner and closed the match with a back row attack that was deflected out of bounds on the dig attempts.
Inside The Numbers
- Statistics were not readily available as a result of technical issues. They will be uploaded once received.
Up Next
Wilson will be back in action as it hosts Penn State Harrisburg in the penultimate home match of the season on Tuesday. First serve with the Nittany Lions is set for 7 p.m.
