Bison Sweep Gophers

Bison Sweep Gophers
September 25, 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Gallaudet University women's volleyball team downed Goucher College 3-0 in non-conference action at the Gallaudet Field House Wednesday evening.  Set scores were 25-9, 25-16, 25-9.

First Set

  • Goucher (0-9) led 4-2 following a Liv DeBiasio kill.
  • The Bison (10-4) reeled off 10 straight points to build a 12-4 lead.
  • After a service error by the hosts, Gallaudet scored two more points to go up 14-5.

Second Set

  • Gallaudet led 10-6 in the second set.
  • The Gophers chipped away and a block by Emma Taylor and Dakota Hawkins pulled the guests within two, 15-13.
  • The Bison scored the next four points to go up 19-13.

Third Set

  • Gallaudet took control early, scoring eight straight points to build a 10-2 lead.
  • Up 18-8, the Bison closed the match on a 7-1 run.

Numbers and. Notes

  • Lucille Hendricks led the Gophers with five kills.
  • Athena Savick had a team-high 10 digs.
  • Taylor had seven assists, while Vivian Huddleston recorded six.
  • Hawkins finished with three blocks (one solo).
  • Gallaudet hit .494 on the night, with the Gophers hitting .027.

What's Next

  • Goucher heads to Cedar Crest for a tri-match on Saturday, September 28.  The Gophers take on Ursinus at 2 pm before facing the host Falcons at 4 pm.
  • The Gopphers host defending national champion Juniata in their Landmark Conference opener on Friday, October 4 at 6 pm at the Decker Sports and Recreation Center.