Friday, September 17
Philadelphia, Pa.
12:00 PM
Princeton University
5-2,0-0Ivy League
3
vs
0
Villanova
6-4,0-0Big East
1
2
3
F
Villanova
12
21
20
0
Princeton
25
25
25
3
Photo by: Beverly Schaefer
Women’s Volleyball Takes Down Villanova 3-0 at City Classic
September 17, 2021 | Women's Volleyball
PHILADELPHIA, Penn. – The Princeton University women's volleyball team earned a 3-0 (25-12, 25-21, 25-20) victory over Villanova University in its first match at the City Classic Friday afternoon inside McGonigle Hall.
Juniors Avery Luoma and Elena Montgomery led the match in kills with 12 each, while junior Lindsey Kelly had a match-high 39 assists. Senior Julia Schner's three blocks were a match-high, as were junior Cameron Dames' 12 digs. Sophomore Krystal Raymundo also added a match-high three service aces.
The Tigers started the match off on fire, going on an 8-0 run sparked by a Montgomery kill. While the Wildcats halted their run, Princeton continued to build on its advantage and took a 14-3 lead on a Luoma kill that preceded a Villanova timeout. There was little the Wildcats could do to put a dent in the Tigers' lead, and Princeton held on to win the set 25-12.
Princeton had a significantly tougher matchup on its hands in the second set, as the score was tied on ten different occasions. With the score knotted at 21-21, a Schner kill followed by a double block by juniors Melina Mahood and Olivia Schewe gave the Tigers a two-point advantage of which they were able to build off and come out on top in the set 25-21.
The two teams traded points to open the third set, until at 7-7 a 3-0 run sparked by a Schewe kill gave Princeton a 10-7 lead. Princeton did not look back, and ahead 20-18 used a 3-0 run featuring a Schewe service ace along with a pair of Wildcat attacking errors to jump ahead 23-18. Villanova was determined to mount a comeback, but Princeton was able to mintain its advantage and prevail in the third set, 25-20.
Up Next
Princeton takes on Temple University (3-5) tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. inside McGonigle Hall.
Juniors Avery Luoma and Elena Montgomery led the match in kills with 12 each, while junior Lindsey Kelly had a match-high 39 assists. Senior Julia Schner's three blocks were a match-high, as were junior Cameron Dames' 12 digs. Sophomore Krystal Raymundo also added a match-high three service aces.
The Tigers started the match off on fire, going on an 8-0 run sparked by a Montgomery kill. While the Wildcats halted their run, Princeton continued to build on its advantage and took a 14-3 lead on a Luoma kill that preceded a Villanova timeout. There was little the Wildcats could do to put a dent in the Tigers' lead, and Princeton held on to win the set 25-12.
Princeton had a significantly tougher matchup on its hands in the second set, as the score was tied on ten different occasions. With the score knotted at 21-21, a Schner kill followed by a double block by juniors Melina Mahood and Olivia Schewe gave the Tigers a two-point advantage of which they were able to build off and come out on top in the set 25-21.
The two teams traded points to open the third set, until at 7-7 a 3-0 run sparked by a Schewe kill gave Princeton a 10-7 lead. Princeton did not look back, and ahead 20-18 used a 3-0 run featuring a Schewe service ace along with a pair of Wildcat attacking errors to jump ahead 23-18. Villanova was determined to mount a comeback, but Princeton was able to mintain its advantage and prevail in the third set, 25-20.
Up Next
Princeton takes on Temple University (3-5) tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. inside McGonigle Hall.
Team Stats
VU
PU
Kills
36
45
Errors
20
11
Attempts
111
108
Hitting %
.144
.315
Points
38
54
Assists
35
43
Aces
0
4
Blocks
2
5
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
10
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Players Mentioned
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