WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — The West Liberty University volleyball team extended its winning streak to four matches Tuesday night, sweeping Davis & Elkins, 3-0, at the Academic, Sports and Recreation Complex. The Hilltoppers improved to 9-16 overall and 8-3 in Mountain East Conference play with set victories of 25-15, 25-20 and 25-16.
West Liberty took control of the opening set with a dominant finish, scoring the final 10 points after the teams were tied at 15.
Jessa Anderson served the final nine points of the run, while
Amira DuPree and
Ava Trentman contributed kills before Trentman recorded a block on set point.
The Hilltoppers faced another challenge in the second set, trailing 9-8 before scoring four straight points to take a 12-9 lead on an
Adrienne Staib kill off a
Dakoda Keni assist. Davis & Elkins battled back to tie the set at 14, but West Liberty responded with consecutive points and eventually built a 20-15 advantage during
Lily Brinker's service rotation. DuPree delivered the final kill to secure a 25-20 victory.
West Liberty set the tone in the third set by scoring the first five points on Keni's serve. DuPree and
Sidney Keni recorded kills during the opening surge, which also included a service ace. The Senators cut the deficit to 8-5, but the Hilltoppers maintained their advantage and closed out the match, 25-16.
West Liberty finished with a 38-16 advantage in kills and hit .233 as a team. Davis & Elkins was held to a -.073 hitting percentage, committing 24 errors on 109 attempts. The Hilltoppers also claimed a 57-45 edge in digs to help control the match defensively.
DuPree led West Liberty with 11 kills and added nine digs. Keni totaled 24 assists, nine digs, five kills and one service ace, while
Taylor Speake recorded a match-high 20 digs along with five assists and one ace. Anderson contributed three service aces and 10 digs.
The Hilltoppers return to the court Friday for a road matchup against West Virginia State. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Institute, West Virginia.
West Liberty University blends a small-town environment with a comprehensive college experience, fostering students' aspirations through hands-on learning, personalized support, and unique academic programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Learn more at
westliberty.edu.
