Shippensburg University Volleyball Team Wins Two Matches at the Bobcat Invitational

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The Shippensburg University volleyball team won two matches on the final day of the Bobcat Invitational, defeating Pittsburgh-Johnstown in four sets and host Frostburg State in five sets. The Raiders impressively showcased their skills, ending the day with 105 kills, hitting .192 from the floor. Hailey Cappleman, Gracen Nutt, and Kayla Johnson contributed 65 of those kills, with Cappleman leading the charge with 23 kills and a .385 hitting percentage.

Cappleman's impressive performance was highlighted by her ability to hit .282 from the floor, tallying 33 kills while committing only nine attack errors on 85 swings. Nutt and Johnson also made notable contributions, with Nutt adding 22 kills and five digs, and Johnson delivering 20 kills and 24 digs. The team's defense was led by Shay Kolivoski, who recorded 40 total digs and six aces between the two matches. The Raiders employed a 6-2 rotation, with Kearstin Davis and Jaiden Anderson sharing setting duties.

The team's triumphs on the final day of the Bobcat Invitational marked a significant moment in their season, establishing them as a force to be reckoned with in the league. As the Raiders return to action next weekend at the PSAC/MEC Crossover, they will look to build on their recent successes and contend for top honors.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Shippensburg University volleyball team won two matches at the Bobcat Invitational, defeating Pittsburgh-Johnstown in four sets and Frostburg State in five sets.
  • Hailey Cappleman led the team with 23 kills and a .385 hitting percentage, while Gracen Nutt and Kayla Johnson contributed 22 and 20 kills, respectively.
  • The team's defense was keyed by Shay Kolivoski, who recorded 40 total digs and six aces between the two matches.
  • The Raiders employed a 6-2 rotation, with Kearstin Davis and Jaiden Anderson sharing setting duties.
  • The team recorded a season-high 13 aces, with six different Raiders adding at least one ace.
  • Cappleman's performance was highlighted by her ability to hit .282 from the floor, tallying 33 kills while committing only nine attack errors on 85 swings.
  • Davis had a team-high 26 assists, while Kolivoski paced the team defensively with 22 digs and four aces.
  • The Raiders avenged losses to the Mountain Cats and the Bobcats last year with Saturday victories.

Statistics:

  • The team ended the day with 105 kills, hitting .192 from the floor.
  • Cappleman hit .282 from the floor, tallying 33 kills while committing only nine attack errors on 85 swings.
  • The team recorded a season-high 13 aces, with six different Raiders adding at least one ace.
  • The team delivered 52 kills with a .234 hitting percentage in the match against Pitt-Johnstown.
  • Frostburg State recorded 47 kills, hitting .216 from the floor.
  • Ellie Zuro Cirino led the Mountain Cat offense with 22 kills, hitting .413 from the floor.
  • Cappleman delivered a career-high 18 kills with a .529 hitting percentage in the match against Frostburg State.
  • Nutt added 13 kills, hitting .162 from the floor in the match against Frostburg State.
  • Davis had a team-high 26 assists in the match against Frostburg State.

Sources:

  • Shippensburg University Athletics: The Shippensburg University volleyball team won two matches on the final day of the Bobcat Invitational, defeating Pittsburgh-Johnstown in four sets and host Frostburg State in five sets.