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Albright Albr 14-6,1-4 MAC Commonwealth
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Winner Widener Wide 15-10,2-3 MAC Commonwealth
Albright Albr
14-6,1-4 MAC Commonwealth
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Final
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Widener Wide
15-10,2-3 MAC Commonwealth
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Albright Albr 22 25 26 18 (1)
Widener Wide 25 21 28 25 (3)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball |

Barnes Goes for 1000 in 3-1 Win Over Albright

Both Teams Would Reach 20 Points in Each Set

CHESTER, Pa. - Women's Volleyball pick up a much-needed 3-1 win over conference opponent Albright College.

The Pride improve 15-10 on the season and 2-3 in conference play. 

OF NOTE 

  • Late in the fourth set of this game, junior libero Liz Barnes would pick up her 1000th career dig, an impressive milestone to pass in only her third year of play. 
     

BY THE NUMBERS 

  • Abigail Herrin led the team with 13 kills and contributed 15 total points, playing a key role in the victory. 

  • Liz Barnes recorded an impressive 35 digs, anchoring Widener's defense. 

  • Campbell Chronister tallied 16 digs and 18 assists, along with 3 service aces, providing strong all-around play. 

HOW IT HAPPENED 

  • The Pride and Lions started close, with a 3-3 tie early. The teams would trade early runs as Widener would hold a tight 10-9 lead, but an Albright kill would see them take the lead at 13-15. Both teams again would go on runs, but Widener's 6-1 final run would give them the 25-22 win in set one. 

  • The start of the second set was close again, as Albright led 2-3, until a 6-1 Pride run would leap them up 8-4. The Lions would go on a huge 2-9 run to go up 16-19, but a 5-1 Pride run would see them regain the lead at 21-20. Unfortunately, Albright would score five straight as the Pride would fall 20-25. 

  • In set 3, Widener edged Albright 28-26. Albright made a strong push with several ties and lead changes, but Widener pulled ahead in the final moments with a kill by Shannon Toomey, sealing the win at 28-26. Key contributors included Alex Verchio and Shannon Toomey, who secured important kills down the stretch. 

  • In set 4, Widener won decisively 25-18. Widener opened with a strong lead, maintaining control throughout the set. Abigail Herrin and Shannon Toomey were pivotal, both contributing with crucial kills. Widener's consistent attack, combined with errors from Albright, helped them close out the match.  

UP NEXT 

The Pride will need to make a quick recovery as they play again this Friday, October 25th against Penn College. First serve is at 7pm. 

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