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team VB
Nelson Cheeseman
0
Hampton Hamp 0-13,0-11 CAA
3
Winner Elon Elon 4-18,1-12 CAA
Hampton Hamp
0-13,0-11 CAA
0
Final
3
Elon Elon
4-18,1-12 CAA
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Hampton Hamp 14 18 20 (0)
Elon Elon 25 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Volleyball |

The Lady Pirates drop first match against Elon

ELON, N.C. (Oct. 28, 2023) – The Lady Pirates suffered a 0-3 loss at the hand of the Elon Phoenix on Saturday afternoon. The sets ended 14-25, 18-25 and 20-25.

Maria Eduarda Rodrigues led the Lady Pirates in kills with eight, followed by Kristine Teivane with seven in her first match of the season. Nadja Bulatovic achieved a career-high 16 assists on the day. Kalyn Pierre posted eight assists. Kristine Teivane and Kylah Hunter each recorded an ace.

On the defensive side of the ball, Madison Clark finished the day with 10 digs, while Hunter and Teivane posted eight and seven. Tyller Williams notched two blocks at the net.

How it Happened

Set 1

Hampton fell behind quickly in the first as Elon jumped out to an early 5-1 lead. The Phoenix continued to pressure the Lady Pirates and did not allow them to string two points together until it was 18-8. Hampton earned six out of the last 13 points, but they were unable to rally as it ended 14-25. Hunter had four digs and four receptions in the set.

Set 2

The Phoenix started off hot in the second also, going up 5-0. The Lady Pirates went on a 3-0 run of their own, thanks to a kill and ace by Teivane and a kill by Rodrigues (7-9). Elon built their lead up to nine at  20-11, and put the set out of reach. Hampton went on a 5-0 run later on in the set, but it was two late (18-25). Rodrigues posted five kills in the set.

Set 3

The Lady Pirates took the first two points of the third set and started to gain some momentum. They scored six straight and led at 12-9. Points went back and forth between the two teams as Hampton continued to hold the lead (19-17). Unfortunately, Elon posted their own run of six points and won the final set 20-25. Six different Lady Pirates recorded a dig. 

Up Next

The Lady Pirates will face the Elon Phoenix tomorrow for a second match in Elon, N.C. at 2 PM.
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