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Cedar Crest College Volleyball Team Falls to Neumann and Rowan in Knights Invitational

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Cedar Crest College Athletics of Pennsylvania's volleyball team participated in the Knights Invitational, facing off against Neumann University and Rowan University. Despite their efforts, the Falcons were defeated in straight sets against both opponents. In the match against Neumann, senior Ellise Everett paced the team with nine kills, while first-year Sophia Curran excelled defensively with 13 digs and three service aces. Against Rowan, freshman Kayla Duenkel made her presence known at the net, collecting three block assists and scoring a total of 2.5 points.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cedar Crest College volleyball team lost to Neumann University and Rowan University in the Knights Invitational, dropping the contests in straight sets.
  • Senior Ellise Everett led the Falcons against Neumann with nine kills and contributed one ace, totaling 10 points in the match.
  • First-year Sophia Curran recorded 13 digs and added three service aces to her performance against Neumann.
  • Against Rowan, first-year Kayla Duenkel collected three block assists and scored a total of 2.5 points.
  • The Cedar Crest College volleyball team is now 0-5 overall and scheduled to play Arcadia University on Wednesday, September 10, at 7:00 p.m.
  • First-year Jasmine Beck was named to the All-Tournament Team following the conclusion of the Knights Invitational.
  • Sophomore Tianlly Davila facilitated the offense with 10 assists and chipped in six digs against Neumann.
  • First-year Addison Losik and senior Ellise Everett secured key kills against Neumann, while junior Tianlly Davila recorded a service ace to briefly interrupt the Knights' momentum.
  • Against Rowan, Cedar Crest took an early lead after a service error by Rowan and a service ace from Curran, but ROWAN responded with a series of five consecutive points.
  • Freshman Kierra Kennedy and sophomore Hutton Cordrey combined for 8 service aces against Cedar Crest in the Rowan match.

Statistics:

  • Cedar Crest College volleyball team dropped two contests in the Knights Invitational.
  • Against Neumann, senior Ellise Everett led the team with 10 points.
  • First-year Sophia Curran recorded 13 digs and 3 service aces against Neumann.
  • Against Rowan, first-year Kayla Duenkel collected 3 block assists.
  • The Cedar Crest College volleyball team lost the Rowan match in straight sets.
  • Cedar Crest College volleyball team is scheduled to play Arcadia University on Wednesday, September 10, at 7:00 p.m.

Sources:

  • "Cedar Crest College Athletics of Pennsylvania." Cedar Crest College Volleyball Team Falls to Neumann and Rowan in Knights Invitational. [1](https://www.cedarcrest.edu/athletics/news/2023/09/03/cedar-crest-college-volleyball-team-falls-to-neumann-and-rowan-in-knights-invitational)

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