WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The West Liberty University volleyball team rallied from a 2-1 set deficit to top Palm Beach Atlantic in a thrilling five-set match, with a final set scores of 26-24, 23-25, 12-25, 25-22, and 15-12. The Hilltoppers fell in matches against Barry (Fla.) and nationally-ranked Lynn (Fla) this weekend.
QUICK DETAILS (MATCH 1):
Final Score: West Liberty 0, Barry (Fla.) 3 (9-25,15-25,8-25)
Team Records: West Liberty 1-5, Barry (4-0)
Attendance: 37
MATCH DETAILS:
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Barry defeated West Liberty in straight sets (25-9, 25-15, 25-8).
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West Liberty struggled from the attack, posting negative percentages in two out of three sets.
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The Buccaneers posted 38 kills in the match
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West Liberty had 14 kills but had 19 errors
WEST LIBERTY STATISTICAL LEADERS:
Kills - Liv McAtee (6) , Riley Cudnik (2) , Grace Hill (2)
Aces - Haley Zeck (1) , Jarynn Hartman (1)
Blocks - Paige Gross (1), Riley Cudnik (1), Grace Hill (1)
Assists - Dakoda Keni (9), Haley Zeck (2), Riley Cudnik (1)
Digs - Bella Dart (4), Kyia White (3), Haley Zeck (2)
QUICK DETAILS (MATCH 2):
Final Score: Palm Beach Atlantic 2, West Liberty 3 (26-24,23-25,12-25,25-22,15-12)
Team Records: West Liberty 2-5 Palm Beach Atlantic 2-3
Attendance: 167
MATCH DETAILS
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West Liberty defeated Palm Beach Atlantic in a thrilling five set match in front of nearly two hundred people inside Rubin Arena
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In the opening set the Hilltoppers stormed out to a 13-7 lead before the Sailfish began their comeback and evened the match at 14 after a Jarynn Hartman error
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Back-and-forth action continued up until the match was tied 24-24
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Liv McAtee tallied the 25th point for the Hilltoppers are a perfect set from Dakoda Keni
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Bella Dart served match point and a Sailfish error gave the Hilltoppers the set one win, 26-24
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In the second set, the Sailfish jumped out to a 8-3 lead before the Hilltoppers mounted their comeback. The Hilltoppers found themselves behind 23-15 before rattling off six straight points but a Sailfish kill gave Palm Beach Atlantic the win in set two
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The Sailfish controlled play for most of set three and took the third set, 25-12
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In the fourth set the Hilltoppers jumped out to a 10-0 lead and took the set, 25-22
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In the fifth and final set the Sailfish led 12-10 before Riley Cudnik skied above the net for the block to bring the deciding set within a point
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Liv McAtee and Grace Hill tallied the next block to even the match at 12
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A Kyia White kill and back-to-back kills by McAtee sealed the set and match for West Liberty
WEST LIBERTY STATISTICAL LEADERS
Kills - Kyia White (14), Liv McAtee (!3), Riley Cudnik (10)
Aces - Jarynn Hartman (3), Dakoda Keni (2), Kyia White (2)
Blocks - Riley Cudnik (5), Liv McAtee (3), Grace Hill (2)
Assists - Dakoda Keni (25), Olivia Beldean (15), Bella Dart (3)
Digs - Dakoda Keni (14), Bella Dart (12), Jarynn Hartman (10)
QUICK DETAILS (MATCH 3):
Final Score: West Liberty 0, Lynn (Fla.) 3 13-25, 12-25, 17-25
Team Records: West Liberty 2-6 No. 22 Lynn 7-0
Attendance: 169
MATCH DETAILS
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In the closing match for the Hilltoppers, West Liberty was defeated by nationally-ranked Lynn University in straight sets 13-25, 12-25, 17-25 taking the set, 3-0
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Kyia White led the way for the Hilltopper with 8 kills
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Dakoda Keni posted 10 assists in the loss
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Bella Dart tallied 8 digs while Jarynn Hartman accounted for 6 digs
WEST LIBERTY STATISTICAL LEADERS
Kills - Kyia White (8), Riley Cudnik (3), Jarynn Hartman (2)
Aces - Bella Dart (1), Jarynn Hartman (1)
Blocks - Grace Hill (1), Kyia White (1)
Assists - Dakoda Keni (10), Olivia Beldean (5), Bella Dart (2)
Digs - Bella Dart (8), Jarynn Hartman (6), Grace Yoder (6)
UP NEXT
A full home slate of matches are next for the West Liberty volleyball program. The Hilltoppers open up play at the Academic, Sports and Recreation Complex this Tuesday evening as they play host to Ursuline (Ohio). First serve between the Hilltoppers and Arrows is set for 7:00 p.m. West Liberty co-hosts the Atlantic Region Volleyball tournament next Friday and Saturday September 20-21. Action begins at 1:00 p.m. next Friday inside the ASRC on the West Liberty campus. Wheeling University is co-host and will host games September 19-21 at the Alma Grace McDonough Center on the Wheeling campus;
