JACKSONVILLE, FL --The Jacksonville Volleyball team defeated the Austin Peay Governors 3-1 (25-18, 25-21, 22-25, 26-24) Friday at home at Swisher Gymnasium.
The win boosted the Dolphins' record to 10-9 overall and 5-2 in ASUN action.
The Dolphins were led by a double-double from Ana Tobar, who registered 11 kills and 14 digs on the day. Breanna McDonough also added 16 kills to help the offense. On the defensive end, Kristina Nika chipped in for with 19 digs to go with four blocks from Haley Yount.
How It Happened
SET 1 | The Dolphins won the first point and never trailed to secure the first set 25-18. Jacksonville led by eight points at 24-16 before closing out the set, collecting 18 kills in the process.
SET 2 | After their win in the first set, Jacksonville put themselves on the cusp of a sweep with a 25-21 victory in set number two. The Dolphins persevered in a back-and-forth set to win in a set that featured four lead changes and was tied seven times. Neither team led by more than four points along the way.
SET 3 | Austin Peay stayed alive with a set-three victory to make it a 2-1 match. The Dolphins came up short in a back-and-forth battle, losing 25-22 in a set that featured two lead changes and was tied nine times. Just like set two, neither team had a lead of more than four points along the way.
SET 4 | Jacksonville then responded to claim the match win with a 26-24 fourth-set victory. The Dolphins seized the set win in spite of falling behind by eight points at 20-12 before fighting back to claim victory. The 'Phins jumped in front at 25-24 and Bre McDonough secured the win with the final kill of the match. Jacksonville got a solid defensive performance from a front row that blocked four Austin Peay attacks in the set and capitalized on 10 Austin Peay attacking errors on the way to victory.
Game Notes
-Â Jacksonville had three players in double figures in kills.
- The 'Phins had three players in double figures in digs.
- Jacksonville came back from being down by eight points to win the fourth set.
- Breanna McDonough had a match-high 16 kills for Jacksonville.
- Jacksonville got a team-high 19 digs from Kristina Nika.
- Jacksonville attackers were helped by a match-high 47 assists from Emily Hodsdon.
Roth's Roundup:
"Tonight's win was a testament to our team's fight and determination. It wasn't our best volleyball, but every player showed resilience, and a few of our freshmen stepped up in crucial moments. Their energy and talent made a significant impact. We still have some work to do, but I am proud of the effort we put in to come back and secure the win in four sets." -Head Coach Alicia Roth
Up Next
JUÂ is back in action tomorrow at 5:00 PM as they face Lipscomb to cap off homecoming and family weekend. The game will be available to stream on ESPN+.
