MADISON, WIS. – Women's Volleyball returned home to roost at the Todd Wehr Edgedome Saturday. They hosted a NACC showdown and rematch of last year's NACC Tournament Final against the Concordia Wisconsin Falcons. The Eagles (11-6, 4-0 NACC) held the Falcons (5-10, 2-1) in check for a 3-1 (25-19, 25-23, 22-25, 25-17) victory.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- A 9-3 advantage had Edgewood University rolling. While Concordia Wisconsin fired back with a 7-3 response, the Eagles kept the visitors at arm's length as they struggled to close the gap. A 6-2 sprint late all but closed out the first set for Edgewood University.
- After trading blows early, the Eagles struck first with a 10-1 burst to claim an 18-10 edge. The Falcons clawed back into the set with a 7-3 and a 5-1 rally to cut the lead down to 24-23, but a
Payton Millin kill would cut the comeback short.
- Concordia Wisconsin bounced ahead 6-0 in the third frame, but an 8-2 answer from Edgewood University brought things back to even. The squads jockeyed for position, but this time the Falcons landing the first blow with a 7-3 rally to carve out a 21-18 edge. The teams traded points to finish out the set as Concordia Wisconsin stayed alive.
- A 6-2 rally had the Eagles rolling up 9-5 in the fourth set as their offense and defense clicked once again. The Falcons would hang around, but an 8-1 haymaker from Edgewood University featuring three
Katie Borchert kills and a pair of blocks from
Marina Hosticka put a pesky Concordia Wisconsin squad all but away.
- The Eagles outhit the Falcons .156-to-.090. They had key advantages in blocks (14-to-8), aces (8-to-5), and kills (49-to-42).
- Borchert impressed. She earned a 21-kill, 13-dig double-double with six blocks and a .308 hitting percentage on .308 attempts.
- Hosticka shined at the net with nine blocks, while Millin added in five of her own to a stout defense.
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Abbey Eivins fueled the Eagles on offense and defense with 20 assists, 11 digs, and a pair of aces.
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Kate Gunderson tallied 18 assists and
Nida Zukauskaite 11 kills.
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Mia Hinkamper continued to hold down the fort on defense, leading all players with 23 digs and added in a pair of aces.
- McKenna Oetzman played a key role for Concordia Wisconsin with 17 assists and 14 digs.
- Abbey Proefrock and Brianna Lundt also contributed 14 digs apiece.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- With her ace, Gunderson reached 100 aces in her career.
- Borchert's 21 kills were a new personal best. Her six blocks matched her previous single match high. Her 3.25 kills per set is third in the NACC
- Hinkamper's 4.62 digs per set is second in the conference.
- Hosticka's nine blocks were a new personal record.
- The 14 blocks as a team matched the season high in a match.
UP NEXT
The Eagles will take a quick trip west Tuesday evening for their second-to-last nonconference match of the year. They'll face off with UW-Platteville in a rematch of last year's NCAA Tournament match in Platteville, Wis. First serve is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
