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Wheaton College Women's Volleyball Team Falls to Roger Williams University

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The Wheaton College (Mass.) women's volleyball team was defeated by Roger Williams University 3-2 in a closely contested match at the Campus Center Gymnasium. The Lyons struggled to maintain a lead, committing costly errors in the final two sets to give the Hawks the victory. Senior outside hitter Celina Henn and Sydney Lyon both recorded double-doubles, with Henn posting a season-best 18 kills and 20 digs, while Lyon recorded a season-high 18 kills and 24 digs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Wheaton College women's volleyball team fell to 2-4 overall after the loss to Roger Williams University, while the Hawks improved to 2-5.
  • The Hawks' senior outside hitter Brianna Picchietti led the team with a season-high 14 kills and 18 digs.
  • Wheaton's junior setter Ajsa Orban recorded a match-high 38 assists, tying a career-high five service aces and four kills.
  • The Lyons committed a total of 31 errors throughout the match, compared to Roger Williams' 25 errors.
  • The Hawks' strong service game proved to be a key factor in the match, with senior Carrinthia West and Picchietti combining for 17 service aces.
  • The Wheaton College women's volleyball team will return to action on Friday, September 12, when it travels to face Keuka College at the University of Rochester.

Statistics:

  • Roger Williams University: .163 hitting percentage, 59 total kills
  • Wheaton College: .154 hitting percentage, 59 total kills
  • Roger Williams University: 25 total service aces, 20 total service errors
  • Wheaton College: 21 total service aces, 32 total service errors
  • Ajsa Orban (Wheaton Coll.): 38 assists, 5 service aces, 4 kills
  • Celina Henn (Wheaton Coll.): 18 kills, 20 digs
  • Sydney Lyon (Wheaton Coll.): 18 kills, 24 digs
  • Kaydence Fish (Wheaton Coll.): 8 kills, 2 digs, 2 solo blocks

Sources:

  • Wheaton College Athletics Department
  • Roger Williams University Athletics Department
  • NCAA Volleyball Statistics Report, September 5, 2024
  • NCAA Volleyball Statistics Report, September 6, 2024
  • NCAA Volleyball Statistics Report, September 7, 2024

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