ST. LOUIS – The College of Chicago volleyball workforce closed out the opening weekend of convention play with an announcement victory, beating No. 4-ranked Emory College 3-0 on Sunday.
The Maroons (8-5 report) completed off the College Athletic Affiliation’s Spherical Robin #1 with an ideal 3-0 report. The Eagles dropped to 7-3 general (2-1 UAA).
UChicago was on a roll offensively within the first set, hitting at a glowing .379 success fee. An 11-2 run halfway via the set put the Maroons within the driver’s seat at 21-10 and so they closed out shortly after at 25-17.
The momentum carried to the second set the place UChicago grabbed a fast 6-1 benefit. Emory discovered its footing nevertheless, and ultimately took the lead 15-12. The closing factors noticed clutch play by the Maroons, who tallied three factors in-a-row to seize the set at 25-23.
A intently contested third set in the end noticed UChicago draw back within the second half to finish the sweep at 25-22. The Maroons didn’t drop a set in any of their three matches on the weekend.
The ultimate stats noticed a definitive hitting benefit for UChicago (.248 to .167) to go together with a 7-3 edge in service aces. Sophomore Maggie McInerney was an offensive pressure all through, smacking a team-high 13 kills whereas swinging at a .306 fee. She additionally added 10 digs defensively. Sophomore Natalie Schildt additionally tallied a double-double with 11 kills and 17 digs. Sophomore Cami Cox was environment friendly with eight kills, a .375 hitting share and three blocks. Junior Maya Patel compiled 22 assists and three aces, whereas senior Maddie Ryan totaled 14 assists. Sophomore libero Julia Craig posted 10 digs.
NEXT MATCH:
- Wednesday, Sept. 21 @ 6:00 PM – Calvin College at UChicago
