INDIANA, Pa. – The West Liberty University volleyball team fell in straight sets to non-conference opponent Indiana (Pa.) on Tuesday evening inside the Kovalchick Convention & Athletic Complex on the IUP campus. The Crimson Hawks won the match with set scores of 25-23,25-15, 25-19.
QUICK DETAILS:
Final Score: West Liberty 0, Indiana (Pa.) 3
Team Records: West Liberty 1-4 (0-0 MEC), Indiana (Pa.) 3-2 (0-0 PSAC)
Attendance: 272
HOW IT HAPPENED:
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The Hilltoppers jumped out to a 7-3 lead in the first set off a few Crimson Hawk errors and two service aces from junior middle blocker Grace Hill
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In the opening set, West Liberty narrowly lost 25-23. WLU finished the first set with 8 kills, 4 errors on 36 attacks for a hitting percentage of .111,
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While Indiana (Pa. ) managed 18 kills, 8 errors on 45 attacks, achieving a hitting percentage of .222. In their home opener
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The Crimson Hawks controlled the second set with a decisive 25-15 win. West Liberty had 11 kills, 5 errors on 33 attacks (.182 hitting percentage), while Indiana (Pa.) posted 16 kills with only 3 errors on 32 attacks, resulting in a staggering .406 hitting percentage.
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Despite a strong push from the Hilltoppers, the Crimson Hawks sealed the match with a 25-19 victory. West Liberty recorded 12 kills, 4 errors on 29 attacks (.276 hitting percentage), while Indiana (Pa.) secured 17 kills and 4 errors on 39 attacks, finishing with a .333 hitting percentage in the closing set
WEST LIBERTY STATISTICAL LEADERS:
Kills - Ashley Cudnik (7), Liv McAtee (6), Riley Cudnik (4)
Aces - Grace Hill (2)
Blocks - Riley Cudnik (2), Adrienne Staib (2), Grace Hill (1)
Assists - Dakoda Keni (14), Haley Zeck (8), Grace Yoder (4)
Digs - Ashley Cudnik (9), Haley Zeck (8), Grace Yoder (6)
UP NEXT:
The Hilltoppers travel to the Sunshine State this week for the Hyatt Place Bash at the Beach Tournament. West Liberty will look to snap a 3-game losing streak on Friday evening when they open up tournament play against Barry (Fla.) The Hilltoppers and Buccaneers are set for 5 p.m. first serve on the campus of West Palm Beach University in West Palm Beach, Florida.
