UMass Dartmouth Volleyball Team Falls to Nationally-Ranked Johns Hopkins

Strategic Insights -

The UMass Dartmouth volleyball team concluded their Maryland road trip with a tough loss to fourth-ranked Johns Hopkins, falling 27-29, 9-25, 15-25 to move to 5-2 overall on the season. The Corsairs showed promise in the first set, opening with an 8-0 run and building a 14-8 lead, but ultimately succumbed to the Blue Jays' comeback. Despite a strong effort, the team struggled to keep pace in the second and third sets, ultimately falling short.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UMass Dartmouth volleyball team lost to nationally-ranked Johns Hopkins in a three-set match, 27-29, 9-25, 15-25.
  • The Corsairs showed early promise, opening the first set with an 8-0 run and building a 14-8 lead.
  • Sophomore opposite Olivia Seutter led the team with nine kills and two digs, while junior captain and outside hitter Allison Pate added seven kills, 13 digs, an assist, a service ace, and a block assist.
  • The team's errors contributed to their downfall, particularly in the third set, where five-point and four-point runs by Johns Hopkins put the home team ahead.
  • UMass Dartmouth returns to action on Tuesday, hosting WPI at the Tripp Athletic Center at 6:00pm.

Statistics:

  • Kills: Olivia Seutter (9), Allison Pate (7)
  • Digs: Emily Pogorelec (17), Skye Peters (9)
  • Assists: Skye Peters (13)
  • Service Aces: Allison Pate (1), Emily Pogorelec (1), Skye Peters (1)
  • Block Assists: Allison Pate (1)
  • Wins-Losses: UMASS Dartmouth (5-2), Johns Hopkins (6-2)

Sources:

  • UMass Dartmouth News Release, September [no date specified]
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