JACKSONVILLE, FL --The Jacksonville Volleyball team defeated the Stetson Hatters in four sets (25-20, 26-24, 25-27, 25-21) Saturday at home in Swisher Gymnasium.
The Dolphins were led by a double-double from Breanna McDonough, who registered 23 kills and 12 digs on the day. Cami Kelsay also added 10 kills to help the offense. On the defensive end, Sofia Rampazzo chipped in for 26 digs to go with four blocks from Madison Clark.
How It Happened
SET 1 | The Dolphins took control on the first point and never trailed to win the first set 25-20. Jacksonville led by as many as seven points at 22-15 before closing out the set, collecting 16 kills along the way. JUÂ also supplemented their offense with four aces in the opening set.
SET 2 | Jacksonville won the second set 26-24 to promptly jump to a 2-0 lead. The Dolphins came out on top of a tight second set, winning in a set that was tied three times and had two lead changes. The Dolphins racked up 19 kills over the course of the set. The 'Phins offense also got a boost from four aces in the set.
SET 3 | Jacksonville saw its bid for a 3-0 sweep end when Stetson took set three. The Dolphins dropped a tight set, losing 27-25 in a set that was tied seven times and had three lead changes.
SET 4 | Jacksonville then responded to close out the match with a 25-21 fourth-set victory. The 'Phins survived in a back-and-forth set that featured five lead changes and was tied eight times . Neither team was able to grab a lead larger than four points along the way. JU got a solid defensive performance from a front row that blocked four Stetson attacks in the set.
Game Notes
- Jacksonville had four players in double figures in digs.
- Breanna McDonough had a match-high four aces in the win.
- Breanna McDonough registered a double-double with 23 kills and 12 digs
- Jacksonville never trailed on the way to winning the first set 25-20.
- Breanna McDonough had a match-high 23 kills for Jacksonville.
- Jacksonville got a match-high 26 digs from Sofia Rampazzo.
- Jacksonville attackers were helped by a team-high 32 assists from Emily Hodsdon.
Roth's Roundup:
"Some days you just have to find a way to win. Not every game is going to be our A game but I'm proud of how the team fought through discomfort. Stetson pushed us but luckily we were able to come away with a win. Big growth match for us heading into our first weekend on the road in conference."Â
Up Next:
The 'Phins return to action next Friday when they take on West Georgia in their first-ever ASUN conference matchup against them.
