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UConn Volleyball Hosts Top Dogs Tournament with Strong Competition

Strategic Insights

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UConn volleyball returns home after a strong start to the season, having won all three matches at the Bearcat Classic Tournament hosted by Binghamton University. The Huskies will welcome South Dakota, Ball State, and Colgate to the UConn Volleyball Center for the Top Dogs Tournament. This weekend's competition promises to be intense, with several teams vying for top honors.

Key Takeaways:

  • Audrey Rome was named Tournament MVP at the Bearcat Classic, finishing with 31 kills (2.82/set) and 10 blocks in three matches.
  • Rome, along with Grace Maria and Doga Kutlu, were named to the all-tournament team, with Kutlu conducting UConn's attack with 103 assists (9.36/set) and Maria registering 29 kills (2.64/set).
  • The Huskies will face South Dakota on Thursday night, with Lauren Medeck leading the Coyotes' offense with 41 kills (3.42/set).
  • UConn will face Ball State on Friday afternoon, with the Cardinals' outside hitters Noelle VanOort and Carson Tyler leading the way with 50 kills apiece on the weekend.
  • Colgate comes to Storrs for the final match of the tournament on Saturday afternoon, led by reigning Patriot League Player of the Year Milan Bayless.

Statistics:

  • Audrey Rome finished the weekend with 31 kills (2.82/set), highlighted by a career-high 13 terminations against Binghamton.
  • The Huskies started 2025 on a strong note, winning all three matches at the Bearcat Classic Tournament hosted by Binghamton University.
  • South Dakota will ship out to Storrs with a 2-1 record on the season, bouncing back from a season-opening defeat at RV Oregon with wins over Montana State and Prairie View.
  • Carly Werkmeister led the Huskies with 39 kills (3.55/set), punctuated by an early season-high 21 kills in the win over Binghamton.

Sources:

  • "UConn Volleyball Returns Home for Top Dogs Tournament", UConn Athletics (no date provided)
  • "Preview: UConn Volleyball Hosts Top Dogs Tournament", UConn Athletics (no date provided)
  • "Bearcat Classic Tournament Results", Binghamton University Athletics (no date provided)

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