CHESTER, Pa. - The Women's Volleyball Team looked unstoppable today as they shut Haverford College out 3-0. This was their home opener and the first chance for fans to see the team play in the Schwartz Center this season.
This is as good of a start as the team could ask for in their first game at home as they improve to 2-2 early in the season. The Pride will start conference play against Messiah University at home on September 20
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BY THE NUMBERS
- Lilyanna Martucci led Widener with 11 kills.
- Megan Bathol showcased another impressive performance with 29 assists and a block.
- Shannon Toomey had a strong outing with 10 kills on a .563 hitting percentage and a solo block.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Barthol-Toomey connection shined in the first set as the Pride take the round 25-23.
- A plethora of errors by Haverford late in the second set give the Pride a comfortable 25-14 win.
- Widener takes an early lead in the final set with a 7-0 Pride run.
- The Fords sneak back into the set but not before Shannon Toomey calls game with another kill assisted from Megan Barthol. The Pride take the set and the match with a 25-22 win.
UP NEXT
The Pride travel to Glassboro, N.J. to play Rowan University on Saturday, September 9
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