Swarthmore College Volleyball Team Remains Perfect in the Centennial Conference

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The Swarthmore College volleyball team continued its unbeaten streak in the Centennial Conference, defeating Gettysburg College 3-1 on Saturday. The Garnet's exceptional serving play was a key factor in their success, holding a 15-4 edge in aces, with Isabel Adam leading the team with four aces. Keira Miles also had a standout performance on offense, recording 14 kills with a .308 hitting percentage. The win improved Swarthmore's record to 3-0 in the Centennial Conference.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Swarthmore College volleyball team remains perfect in the Centennial Conference with a 3-1 victory over Gettysburg College on Saturday.
  • Exceptional serving play was crucial in Swarthmore's success, holding a 15-4 edge in aces, with eight different players registering a service ace.
  • Isabel Adam led the team with four aces, while Keira Miles had 14 kills with a .308 hitting percentage in a well-rounded performance.
  • The team built momentum with consecutive kills and aces, eventually sealing victory in several sets, including a 25-19 win in the first set after trailing late.
  • Nicole Kim's consecutive aces propelled a 5-1 swing in the second set, and the team persevered with consecutive points to tie the set at 24-24 before winning it 27-25.
  • Lois Matsukawa energized the Garnet with an outstanding sequence of serves, tallying consecutive aces and orchestrating a 6-0 run to put her team ahead in the fourth set.

Statistics:

  • Swarthmore held a 15-4 edge in aces, with eight different players registering a service ace.
  • Isabel Adam led the team with four aces, while Keira Miles scored 14 kills with a .308 hitting percentage.
  • The team averaged 25.5 points per set, with a total of 81 kills and 30 digs.

Sources:

  • Swarthmore College Athletics news release, date unknown.