Shippensburg University Volleyball Team Falls to Seton Hill Griffins in Four Sets
The Shippensburg University volleyball team suffered a setback against the Seton Hill Griffins in four sets at the Tony Banner Memorial Tournament. The match, held at Clarion's Tippin Gymnasium, saw the Griffins win with set scores of 25-22, 16-25, 20-25, 25-23. This loss came after the Raiders had already taken on and defeated tournament hosts Clarion in a five-set victory the previous evening.
Key Takeaways:
- The Shippensburg University volleyball team fell to the Seton Hill Griffins in four sets, with set scores of 25-22, 16-25, 20-25, and 25-23.
- Junior Hailey Cappleman led the team with 12 kills and a .379 attack percentage, while junior Natalya Montague posted 10 kills and a .400 attack percentage.
- Sophomore Clara Wildermuth recorded 9 kills, 4 blocks, and only 1 error, while freshman Elise Bragg added a career-best 9 kills in her second collegiate match.
- Junior libero Shay Kolivoski paced the Raiders in both digs (21) and service aces (3), and senior setter Kearstin Davis dished out 24 assists and 8 digs.
- The Seton Hill Griffins out-hit the Raiders .245-to-.193 in the match, largely due to a .355 attack percentage in the third frame.
- The Shippensburg University volleyball team will continue to play at the Tony Banner Memorial Tournament on Saturday, facing American International at 9 a.m. and Goldey-Beacom at 4:30 p.m.
Statistics:
- 12 kills by junior Hailey Cappleman
- 10 kills by junior Natalya Montague
- 9 kills by both sophomore Clara Wildermuth and freshman Elise Bragg
- 24 assists by senior setter Kearstin Davis
- 21 digs by junior libero Shay Kolivoski
- .379 attack percentage by junior Hailey Cappleman
- .400 attack percentage by junior Natalya Montague
- .193 attack percentage by the Shippensburg University volleyball team
Sources:
- Shippensburg University Athletics of Pennsylvania news release
- Tony Banner Memorial Tournament schedule