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Creighton Volleyball Earns First Sweep and Home Win of 2025 Season

Strategic Insights

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Creighton Volleyball secured a 25-16, 25-19, 25-18 victory over Rice on Saturday at the Bluejay Invitational, marking its first sweep and home win of the 2025 season. The No. 18 Bluejays were led by Ava Martin's 20 kills, while Saige Damrow contributed 19 digs. Freshman Abbey Hayes also performed well, recording a season-high 10 kills.

The Bluejays dominated the match, with 47 kills, 51 digs, five blocks, and season-highs in aces and hitting percentage. Rice, on the other hand, was paced by Taylor Preston's 12 kills and Savannah Skopal's 25 assists and eight digs. Creighton never trailed in the first two sets, rolling out to a 7-1 lead in the first frame and building a sizable cushion to secure the win.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ava Martin had a notable performance, recording 20 kills and 4 aces, and moving past Madelyn Cole's record for 10th place in Bluejay history with 94 aces in her career.
  • Saige Damrow led the Bluejays' defense with 19 digs and was part of a strong defensive effort that included 51 digs and 5 blocks.
  • Freshman Abbey Hayes contributed a season-high 10 kills and was part of an attack that hit .485 with 17 kills in 33 swings in the final set.
  • The win marked Creighton's first sweep and home win of the 2025 season, and its first under new coach Brian Rosen.
  • The Bluejays have now won 47 consecutive matches against unranked foes and 39 consecutive non-televised matches.
  • Ava Martin had her 85th straight match with five or more kills, achieving a notable milestone in her career.
  • Senior Sky McCune made her 2025 debut, while Omaha transfer Ivy Leuck made her Creighton debut in the contest.

Statistics:

  • Ava Martin's 20 kills on 36 swings and hitting .472 percentage marked a strong performance for the Bluejays' star player.
  • The Bluejays had a season-high 10 aces in the second set, contributing to their overall success in the match.
  • Creighton hit .349 on the game, a season-high for the team in the 2025 season.
  • The Bluejays had 31 kills in the first two sets, while Rice had 12 kills in the first set and 11 in the second.

Sources:

  • Creighton University Athletics, 2025 Bluejay Invitational, Saturday Match Summary
  • Creighton University Athletics, 2025 Season Statistics

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