MADISON, WIS. – Women's Volleyball kicked things off in the NACC Tournament Tuesday. As the top overall seed, they hosted the eighth-seeded Benedictine Eagles at the Todd Wehr Edgedome. Edgewood University (23-6) controlled the match, sweeping away Benedictine (11-17) 3-0 (25-10, 25-21, 25-16) to advance to the NACC Tournament Semifinal.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Edgewood University rolled through the first set, kicking things off on a 9-1 run and never letting up. They outhit Benedictine .286-to-.038 on route to a 25-10 final.
- While Edgewood University seemed poised to run away with set two as well, Benedictine began to click. Down 7-2, Benedictine put together a 5-2 reply to stay on the top seed's heels. Small 4-1 and 3-0 runs late would help Edgewood University build up a 21-14 advantage. Benedictine had one last hurrah, a 6-1 sprint to close within 24-21, but a
Kennedy Kabat kill cut the comeback short.
- Up 5-4 early, Edgewood University took off like a shot on a 12-2 run as Benedictine had no answers. A late 8-3 rally would help Benedictine bridge the gap, but Edgewood University had no issues sealing the set and advancing.
- Edgewood University had sizable advantages in most major statistical categories. They had an 8-to-1 edge in aces, 9-to-5 lead in blocks, 38-to-22 margin in kills, and outhit Benedictine .226-to-.010.
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Katie Borchert spearheaded the Edgewood University efforts with a 11-kill, 12-dig double-double. She added three blocks and two aces.
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Nida Zukauskaite shined with eight kills and seven digs.
Mia Hinkamper posted 10 digs of her own.
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Kate Gunderson tallied 14 assists.
Marina Hosticka held down the fort at the net with six blocks.
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Abbey Eivins excelled. She posted a 13-assist, 10-dig double-double with four aces to her name.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Edgewood University has reached the last four NACC Tournament Semifinals.
- Edgewood University has a six-match winning streak against Benedictine.
- With her four aces, Eivins surpassed 100 career aces.
UP NEXT
A showdown awaits Edgewood University as they host a NACC Tournament Semifinal Thursday. Concordia Wisconsin visits the Todd Wehr Edgedome for a rematch of last year's NACC Tournament Championship. First serve is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
