FROSTBURG, Md. - The UIndy women's volleyball team swept their competition on day one of the Bobcat Invitational. Hosted by Frostburg State, the Greyhounds defeated both Kutztown and Edinboro in 3-0 matches. The Hounds now extend their win streak to seven.
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Kelsey McKenney had a great day on the court. The freshman had a combined 16 kills and six blocks. McKenny hit .270 on the day.
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MATCH 1 | UIndy 3, Kutztown 0
The Hounds dominated over the Bears winning each set by at least nine points. UIndy took over the game, holding Kutztown back in every statistical category. This includes -.045 hitting for the Bears, with the Hounds hitting .321.
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The Greyhound offense overpowered the Bears with 36 kills. McKenney led the team with nine kills. Freshmen
Caitlin Blomberg and senior
Kayla Guthrie grabbed six and five kills, respectively. The Hounds' sole setter, redshirt junior
Claire Morris, was a key part of this tabbing 28 assists.
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UIndy compiled 10 aces and held Kutztown to only three. Sophomore
Riley Laine led the charge with five, including three straight in the second set. Sophomore
Macy Bruton and McKenney each got two.
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On defense, McKenney picked up six blocks and Morris had found. The Greyhounds libero sophomore
Ellie Spang had 12 digs during the match.
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MATCH 2 | UIndy 3, Edinboro 0
The Greyhound tabbed their second sweep of the day over Edinboro. Despite securing the sweep each set was a close battle between the two teams.
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Senior
Sophia Parlanti led the team in kills with 10. Freshman
Madeline Lynch and sophomore
Maddie Berger picked up nine and eight kills, respectively. Morris was there for the assist, picking up 36.
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Sophomore
Allie Wuestenfeld and Laine each collected two aces. UIndy libero, Spang, grabbed 19 digs, with Lynch finishing with 11 digs.
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UP NEXT
The Greyhounds will wrap up their time in Maryland tomorrow at the Bobcat Invitational. The Hounds will take on host, Frostburg State, first at noon and then play Goldey-Beacom at 4 p.m.
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