Volleyball Teams Split Matches
Several College Volleyball Teams Split Their Opening Matches Across Five Weekend Tournaments
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College of Saint Mary nearly erased a 12-point deficit against No. 24 Viterbo, mounting a 19-8 run to cut the third-set margin to 23-22 before Viterbo scored the final two points. The Flames committed 25 hitting errors and hit just .046 in the match.
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Michigan Tech’s win over St. Edward’s included a dramatic 29-27 fourth set and a 15-8 deciding set. Coach Cindy Pindral said the victory was important for the Huskies’ confidence after several five-set matches had ended in losses.
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Siena’s victory over Cleveland State was the first in school history after two previous losses to the Vikings. The Saints also led Mercyhurst 13-7 in the fifth set before surrendering a 9-1 run and losing the deciding set 16-14.
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Indiana State’s comeback against Northwestern State marked a significant turnaround: the Sycamores had been 2-36 since the start of 2022 when trailing 2-1, and this was their first such comeback win since defeating Missouri State on Oct. 7, 2021. Three Indiana State players recorded at least 15 kills, the first time the team had achieved that in 11 years.
College volleyball teams across five tournaments delivered mixed results Friday, with several squads posting one win and one loss. College of Saint Mary swept Bethany before falling to No. 24 Viterbo in straight sets, leaving the Flames 9-3 overall. Michigan Tech defeated St. Edward's in five sets but lost another five-setter to South Dakota Mines, moving to 3-4.
Siena defeated Cleveland State in four sets and narrowly lost to host Mercyhurst in five, while Indiana State opened its season 3-1 after a dramatic comeback against Northwestern State at Missouri State's invitational. Allegheny beat Kenyon in five sets before being swept by Heidelberg.
Saint Mary Nearly Stuns No. 24 Viterbo in Third Set
College of Saint Mary mounted a furious comeback against No. 24 Viterbo, cutting a 12-point deficit down to just one point. The Flames rallied with a 19-8 run to make the third set 23-22 before Viterbo scored the final two points to close out the match in straight sets. Saint Mary hit just .046 and committed 25 hitting errors in the loss.
Michigan Tech Survives Thriller with St. Edward's
Michigan Tech claimed a dramatic five-set victory over St. Edward's, winning the fourth set 29-27 before taking the deciding set 15-8. Coach Cindy Pindral emphasized the importance of the win for team confidence. The Huskies had lost several previous five-set matches this season before Friday's breakthrough victory.
Siena Achieves Historic First Against Cleveland State
Siena defeated Cleveland State in four sets to mark the program's first-ever victory over the Vikings after two prior losses. The Saints then battled Mercyhurst in a tight five-set match, leading 13-7 in the deciding set before surrendering a devastating 9-1 run. Mercyhurst won the fifth set 16-14 to claim the match.
Indiana State Breaks Losing Streak in Clutch Comeback
Indiana State trailed Northwestern State 2-1 before staging a remarkable comeback to win the match and open the season 3-1. This victory marked the Sycamores' first comeback win while trailing 2-1 since defeating Missouri State on October 7, 2021. The team had gone 2-36 in such situations since the start of 2022. Three Indiana State players recorded at least 15 kills, the first time the program achieved that feat in 11 years.
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