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Game 1
JACKSONVILLE, FL --The Jacksonville Volleyball team could not overcome a potent Bulldogs offense Friday at home falling to Citadel in straight sets (19-25, 20-25, 20-25).
Bre McDonough finished with 13 kills on the day to lead the Dolphins offense. Emily Hodsdon earned 9 digs to lead them defensively.
How It Happened
SET 1 | The Dolphins dropped set one 25-19 despite a strong showing on the attacking end. Jacksonville put together 10 kills in the set loss.
SET 2 | A 25-20 second-set loss put Jacksonville behind 2-0 in the match. The Dolphins fell behind on the first point and never clawed back into the lead before dropping the set.
SET 3 | Jacksonville could not win the third set and was swept by Citadel. The Dolphins came up short by the score of 25-20. Jacksonville trailed by as many as six points as Citadel grabbed the advantage for good at 10-9 in a set that was tied up nine times before the Bulldogs took over the lead.
Game Notes
- Alija Heins had a team-high three aces in the loss.
- Bre McDonough had a team-high 13 kills for Jacksonville.
- Jacksonville got a match-high nine digs from Emily Hodsdon.
- Jacksonville attackers were helped by a team-high 18 assists from Emily Hodsdon.
Game 2
JACKSONVILLE, FL --The Jacksonville volleyball team secured a three-set win (25-18, 25-14, 25-21) over the Columbia Lions Friday at home at Swisher Gymnasium.
The Dolphins offense was paced by Cami Kelsay, who finished with 14 kills on the day while accumulating a hitting percentage of .462, and by Bre McDonough, who had 12 while hitting .429. The 'Phins got 6 digs from Sofia Rampazzo to lead them defensively.
How It Happened
SET 1 | The Dolphins took the first set 25-18 powered by a strong performance on the attacking end. Jacksonville registered a .306 attack percentage with 15 kills in the set victory. The Dolphins ended on a strong note, stretching their lead to its largest point in the set to finish out the set.
SET 2 | Jacksonville built on a set-one win by securing a 25-14 victory in set two. The Dolphins earned the set victory powered by a solid performance on the attacking end. The Dolphins registered 15 kills in the set win. The Jacksonville offense also got a boost from four aces in the set.
SET 3 | Jacksonville finished off the match in a 3-0 sweep after winning set three. The Dolphins took the set 25-21 propelled by a strong performance on the attacking side. Jacksonville put together a .333 attack percentage with 13 kills in the set win. After the lead changed hands five times, the Dolphins took control for good at 21-20 and rode that advantage to victory. The Jacksonville offense also got a boost from three aces in the set.
Game Notes
- Ana Tobar had a team-high three aces in the win.
- Cami Kelsay had a match-high 14 kills for Jacksonville.
- Jacksonville got a team-high six digs from Sofia Rampazzo.
- Jacksonville attackers were helped by a match-high 32 assists from Emily Hodsdon.
Roth's Roundup
Head Coach Alicia Roth commented postgame: "I was incredibly proud of our team's response from this morning to tonight. The performance of our girls coming off the bench was especially impressive; they brought energy and determination that really elevated the game. Their contributions made a significant difference, showcasing our depth and teamwork."
Up Next:
Jacksonville Volleyball will finish the home opening weekend with a matchup against Bethune-Cookman at 2:30 P.M tomorrow.
