Stevens Institute of Technology Women's Volleyball Team Splits in Home-Opening Tri-Match

The Stevens Institute of Technology women's volleyball team split its home-opening tri-match against Tufts University and Drew University, winning 2-1. The Ducks (4-4) were led by Ella Kraver, who recorded a career-high 15 kills and her first collegiate double-double with 10 digs. Kraver's performance was highlighted by her 10 digs, which were a game high.

Key Takeaways:

• Ella Kraver tallied a career-high 15 kills and posted her first collegiate double-double with 10 digs in the match against Tufts University.
• Lianna Schmieder led the defense with 16 digs, while Alexa Brucculeri dished out 23 assists in the match against Tufts University.
• The Ducks swept Drew University 2-0, winning the first set 25-23 and the second set 25-16.
• Ava Stewart and Alyssa O'Neal sparked the offense for the Ducks in the match against Drew University, each adding multiple kills.
• Raeann Baker contributed an ace in the second set against Drew University, while Brucculeri added three service aces in the match.
• Ella Boland hit .483 (16-2-29) with two digs in the match against Drew University.
• Schmieder collected a career-best 21 digs with six assists in the match against Drew University.
• The Ducks continue their home slate next weekend, hosting Sarah Lawrence, Oneonta, and Springfield for a quad match.

Statistics:

• Ella Kraver's 15 kills in the match against Tufts University were a game high.
• Lianna Schmieder's 16 digs in the match against Tufts University were a game high.
• Alexa Brucculeri's 23 assists in the match against Tufts University were a game high.
• Ava Stewart's three block assists in the match against Drew University were a game high.
• Alyssa O'Neal's seven kills in the match against Drew University hit .400 (7-1-15).
• Raeann Baker's ace in the second set against Drew University was a key contributor to the win.
• Ella Boland's .483 hitting percentage (16-2-29) against Drew University was a game high.
• Schmieder's 21 digs against Drew University were a game high.

Sources:

• "News Release: Stevens Institute of Technology Athletics," Stevens Institute of Technology of New Jersey Athletics.