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Shippensburg University Volleyball Team Secures Sixth Five-Set Victory of the Season

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Shippensburg University's volleyball team continued its winning streak by defeating Kutztown University in a thrilling five-set match. The team demonstrated impressive skills, with standout performances from Gracen Nutt, who recorded a career-high 19 kills, and Elise Bragg, who delivered 15 kills and a career-high 27 digs. Kearstin Davis directed the SU offense with a season-high 49 assists, while Shay Kolivoski led the defense with a career-high 29 digs.

Key Takeaways:

  • Shippensburg University's volleyball team secured its sixth five-set victory of the season by defeating Kutztown University, 25-19, 23-25, 25-20, 27-29, 17-15.
  • Gracen Nutt recorded a career-high 19 kills, hitting .163 from the floor, and added a match-high and career-high six aces and eight digs.
  • Elise Bragg delivered 15 kills with a .209 hitting percentage, tallied a career-high 27 digs, and contributed three block assists.
  • Kearstin Davis directed the SU offense with a season-high 49 assists, served up three aces, and racked up 18 digs.
  • Shay Kolivoski led the defense with a career-high 29 digs, tied her career high with 29 digs, and had an ace and eight assists.
  • The Raiders saw their first lead in the first set after a 4-0 run made it 7-3, and eventually won the set 25-19.
  • Kutztown University was led by Paige Skinner, who recorded a match-high 25 kills with a .163 hitting percentage, and Emma Baldridge, who handed out 46 assists.

Statistics:

  • Shippensburg University ended the match with 63 kills and a .167 hitting percentage.
  • Kutztown University recorded 56 kills with a .112 hitting percentage.
  • The Raiders out-blocked the Golden Bears ten to six.
  • Both teams delivered 11 aces.
  • The fifth set featured 11 ties and seven lead changes between the two teams.
  • Shippensburg University will travel to West Chester on Friday to take on the Golden Rams in a PSAC Eastern Division matchup at 6 p.m.

Sources:

  • Shippensburg University Athletics of Pennsylvania press release.

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