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Photo by: Beverly Schaefer
Women's Volleyball Earns 3-0 Sweep of Rutgers
September 18, 2022 | Women's Volleyball
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Princeton University women's volleyball team maintained its perfect record at the Rutgers Tournament Sunday afternoon inside Jersey Mikes Arena, dispatching the host Scarlet Knights, 3-0 (25-22, 26-24, 25-18).
The Tigers, who did not drop a set at the Rutgers Tournament, were led by senior Melina Mahood, who tied the match-high in kills with 13. Sophomore Gracie Wood recorded a career-high in assists for the second-straight match, handing out a match-high 41, while also leading the match in service aces with three. Freshman Lucia Scalamandre had a team-high two blocks, while senior Cameron Dames' 19 digs were a match-high.
An early 4-0 run gave Rutgers a 6-1 lead in the first set, but Princeton responded with a 4-0 run and narrowed the deficit one at 6-5. Sparked by a freshman Valerie Nutakor kill, the Tigers surged ahead after a 3-0 run, 10-8, but Rutgers would use a 7-0 run to jump ahead, 16-13. With help from consecutive service aces by Wood, the Tigers tied it at 16-16, then took a 19-18 after a kill by Scalamandre. The Tigers earned set point after another Mahood kill, then Scalamandre hammered one down the middle for the first set victory, 25-22.
Additionally, senior Avery Luoma was named Rutgers Tournament MVP and to the All-Tournament Team, while Mahood and Dames also garnered All-Tournament Team honors. Luoma averaged 4.50 kills per set on a .413 hitting percentage, 2.0 digs, also had four blocks, while Mahood averaged 4.50 kills on a .413 hitting percentage, and tallied four blocks. Dames averaged 4.78 digs, and and also handed out six assists.
A kill by sophomore Mariah Hailsip sparked an early 4-0 run, giving the Tigers a 7-5 lead in the second set. Rutgers battled back, taking the lead at 12-10, but Princeton tied it up at 12-13 after a kill by Nutakor. Princeton then took a 16-14 lead, following a 3-0 run sparked by another kill by Nutakor. The set was a back-and-forth battle from there, and with the score tied at 24-24 a kill by Mahood sparked a 3-0 run, of which the Tigers used to close out the set, prevailing 26-24.
Up Next
The Tigers open Ivy League play against the University of Pennsylvania (1-8) on Friday, September 23, at 7:00 p.m. inside Dillon Gymnasium
The Tigers, who did not drop a set at the Rutgers Tournament, were led by senior Melina Mahood, who tied the match-high in kills with 13. Sophomore Gracie Wood recorded a career-high in assists for the second-straight match, handing out a match-high 41, while also leading the match in service aces with three. Freshman Lucia Scalamandre had a team-high two blocks, while senior Cameron Dames' 19 digs were a match-high.
An early 4-0 run gave Rutgers a 6-1 lead in the first set, but Princeton responded with a 4-0 run and narrowed the deficit one at 6-5. Sparked by a freshman Valerie Nutakor kill, the Tigers surged ahead after a 3-0 run, 10-8, but Rutgers would use a 7-0 run to jump ahead, 16-13. With help from consecutive service aces by Wood, the Tigers tied it at 16-16, then took a 19-18 after a kill by Scalamandre. The Tigers earned set point after another Mahood kill, then Scalamandre hammered one down the middle for the first set victory, 25-22.
Additionally, senior Avery Luoma was named Rutgers Tournament MVP and to the All-Tournament Team, while Mahood and Dames also garnered All-Tournament Team honors. Luoma averaged 4.50 kills per set on a .413 hitting percentage, 2.0 digs, also had four blocks, while Mahood averaged 4.50 kills on a .413 hitting percentage, and tallied four blocks. Dames averaged 4.78 digs, and and also handed out six assists.
S1: Princeton 13, Rutgers 9
— Princeton Women's Volleyball (@PrincetonWVB) September 18, 2022
The Tigers take a four-point lead after a Melina Mahood kill! pic.twitter.com/auIyXoBt50
A kill by sophomore Mariah Hailsip sparked an early 4-0 run, giving the Tigers a 7-5 lead in the second set. Rutgers battled back, taking the lead at 12-10, but Princeton tied it up at 12-13 after a kill by Nutakor. Princeton then took a 16-14 lead, following a 3-0 run sparked by another kill by Nutakor. The set was a back-and-forth battle from there, and with the score tied at 24-24 a kill by Mahood sparked a 3-0 run, of which the Tigers used to close out the set, prevailing 26-24.
The Tigers got off to a strong start in the third set, as a Scalamandre kill sparked a 4-0 run. The Scarlet Knights responded with a 4-0 run of their own, and took a 7-6 lead. With the score tied at 9-9, a Scalamandre kill followed by back-to-back Luoma kills saw Princeton surge ahead, 12-9. Shortly after, the Tigers extended their advantage to seven at 20-13, following a 4-0 run. A kill by Mahood gave Princeton match point at 24-18, then the Tigers closed it out with Wood's third service ace of the match, 25-18, to earn the 3-0 sweep.S2: Princeton 20, Rutgers 19
— Princeton Women's Volleyball (@PrincetonWVB) September 18, 2022
Avery Luoma drops one over the net and puts the Tigers ahead by one! pic.twitter.com/XgSnnPRrad
MATCH POINT.
— Princeton Women's Volleyball (@PrincetonWVB) September 18, 2022
A Gracie Wood ace to end it!
The Tigers take down Big Ten opponent Rutgers, 3-0 (25-22, 26-24, 25-18), inside Jersey Mikes Arena!#NCAAWVB | @NCAAVolleyball pic.twitter.com/YBJMCBp79U
Up Next
The Tigers open Ivy League play against the University of Pennsylvania (1-8) on Friday, September 23, at 7:00 p.m. inside Dillon Gymnasium
Team Stats
PU
RU
Kills
47
39
Errors
14
13
Attempts
117
108
Hitting %
.282
.241
Points
55
49
Assists
43
37
Aces
5
3
Blocks
3
7
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
8
Aces
2
Blocks
1
Players Mentioned
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