Saturday, October 26
Fairfield, Conn.
6:00 PM
Sacred Heart University Department of Athletics
10-12,6-4MAAC
3
vs
1
Marist
1-19,1-9MAAC
1
2
3
4
F
Marist
18
20
25
20
1
Sacred Heart
25
25
22
25
3
Photo by: Josh Gee
Women’s Volleyball Opens Renovated Pitt with Win over Marist
10/26/2024 10:32:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
SHU topped the Red Foxes in Four
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Sacred Heart University women's volleyball team played the first match in the renovated William H Pitt Center on Saturday evening, topping Marist in four sets.
Leading the way for the Pioneers was Camryn Luginbuhl, as she set a new four-set program record with 59 total attacks, finishing with a match-high 19 kills.
Miliani Villarreal and Allison Murray commanded things on the defensive side of the court, tallying 25 and 17 digs, respectively. Gaby Zovko registered 29 assists, five blocks, four kills and four aces in an all-around effort.
Records:
Sacred Heart: 10-12, 6-4 MAAC
Marist: 1-19, 1-9 MAAC
Top Performers:
Camryn Luginbuhl: 19 kills, 59 attacks
Gaby Zovko: 29 assists, 5 blocks, 4 kills, 4 aces, 3 digs
Miliani Villarreal: 25 digs, 7 assists
How It Happened:
After a deadlocked start to the first set, the Pioneers pulled ahead with a 5-1 surge to go up 19-14. SHU remained ahead, sealing a 25-18 victory with a set-ending 5-0 run. Luginbuhl capped the set with a kill, her third of the first.
The second set sat tied at 8-8 before the Red Foxes used an 8-1 surge to go up 16-9. A quick 7-0 spurt knotted the score at 16-16, with Luginbuhl tallying three kills in the process. SHU ended the set on a 9-4 run to take a 25-20 win.
After suffering a close 25-22 loss in the third set, SHU bounced back in the third. The Pioneers stormed ahead in the frame, going up 14-8 with a 7-0 run. The Pios held on with a 25-20 victory, sealing a four-set victory in the first match at the renovated Pitt.
Up Next:
The Pioneers are back at the Pitt tomorrow at 3 p.m. to play Siena.
Leading the way for the Pioneers was Camryn Luginbuhl, as she set a new four-set program record with 59 total attacks, finishing with a match-high 19 kills.
Miliani Villarreal and Allison Murray commanded things on the defensive side of the court, tallying 25 and 17 digs, respectively. Gaby Zovko registered 29 assists, five blocks, four kills and four aces in an all-around effort.
Records:
Sacred Heart: 10-12, 6-4 MAAC
Marist: 1-19, 1-9 MAAC
Top Performers:
Camryn Luginbuhl: 19 kills, 59 attacks
Gaby Zovko: 29 assists, 5 blocks, 4 kills, 4 aces, 3 digs
Miliani Villarreal: 25 digs, 7 assists
How It Happened:
After a deadlocked start to the first set, the Pioneers pulled ahead with a 5-1 surge to go up 19-14. SHU remained ahead, sealing a 25-18 victory with a set-ending 5-0 run. Luginbuhl capped the set with a kill, her third of the first.
The second set sat tied at 8-8 before the Red Foxes used an 8-1 surge to go up 16-9. A quick 7-0 spurt knotted the score at 16-16, with Luginbuhl tallying three kills in the process. SHU ended the set on a 9-4 run to take a 25-20 win.
After suffering a close 25-22 loss in the third set, SHU bounced back in the third. The Pioneers stormed ahead in the frame, going up 14-8 with a 7-0 run. The Pios held on with a 25-20 victory, sealing a four-set victory in the first match at the renovated Pitt.
Up Next:
The Pioneers are back at the Pitt tomorrow at 3 p.m. to play Siena.
Team Stats
Marist
SH
Kills
43
43
Errors
24
20
Attempts
135
127
Hitting %
.141
.181
Points
53.0
66.0
Assists
41
40
Aces
6
12
Blocks
4
11
Game Leaders
Kills
19
Aces
2
Blocks
2
Kills
9
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
4
Aces
4
Blocks
5
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