Stevens Women’s Volleyball Continues Winning Streak with Impressive Sweeps
Hoboken, N.J. – The Stevens Institute of Technology women’s volleyball team recorded two victories on Saturday, enhancing their impressive season record to 13 wins and 2 losses. The Ducks secured straightforward wins against Wilkes University and Drew University, each match ending in a decisive three-set sweep.
Match Summary: Stevens vs. Wilkes
The encounter with Wilkes showcased Stevens’ strong performance, with the first set beginning competitively until the score reached 8-8. At that point, the Ducks initiated a pivotal 12-0 scoring streak, driven by Alyssa O’Neal’s stellar serving. Julianne Danis, Ella Boland, and Eva Tarolli contributed multiple kills, while Wilkes struggled with attack errors. Despite Wilkes attempting a late comeback, a kill from Danis, followed by a block from Alexa Brucculeri and Kileen McNeill, sealed the first set at 25-14.
In the second set, Stevens demonstrated their dominance by jumping to a 17-2 lead, thanks to a cohesive attack and strong net presence. Key players included Tarolli, Danis, Boland, and O’Neal, alongside service aces from Boland, Danis, and Cadence Sturt. The second set concluded with a commanding score of 25-7.
The Ducks maintained their momentum in the third set, allowing several reserves to gain playing time. After achieving a narrow 13-12 lead, Stevens expanded their advantage, ultimately finishing the match with a 25-18 victory.
Match Summary: Stevens vs. Drew
The matchup against Drew started with the Ducks establishing control from the beginning. A series of service aces from Tarolli propelled Stevens to a 4-0 advantage early in the first set. Although the Rangers managed to narrow the gap to four points, the Ducks consistently countered each challenge, with late-set contributions from Boland, Danis, and O’Neal leading to a 25-18 set win.
In the second set, Stevens again jumped out to an early lead at 7-2. Despite Drew closing the gap to 10-9, the Ducks responded strongly, with Danis serving several aces during a crucial run that expanded the lead to 20-14. The set concluded at 25-15, courtesy of a strong finish by Stevens.
Stevens wrapped up the match against Drew with ease in the third set. After an initial tie at 1-1, the Ducks surged ahead with an 8-1 run, propelled by two aces from Tarolli and multiple kills from Bolduc, Boland, and McNeill. Drew was unable to recover, and Stevens clinched the set at 25-16, resulting in another sweep.
Statistical Highlights
Against Wilkes:
- 46 kills on a season-high hitting percentage of .407
- Two sets held Wilkes under a zero hitting percentage, contributing to a match average of -.047
- 5 service aces and 5 total blocks
Against Drew:
- 12 service aces—a seasonal best for the team
- Danis and Tarolli each contributing four service aces
- Brucculeri surpassed 1,000 career assists during the match, concluding the day with 56 assists across both matches
- O’Neal and Danis topped the team with 17 kills each
Looking Ahead
The Ducks will continue their MAC Freedom schedule on Wednesday, October 7, with an away game at Arcadia University, set to start at 7:00 PM.
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