OWINGS MILLS, Md. - Women's Volleyball fell to Stevenson, 3-0, in a MAC Commonwealth matchup on Tuesday evening.
The Pride move to 7-18 overall and 2-4 in conference play.
BY THE NUMBERS
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Stevenson jumped out to an early lead in the opening set, scoring seven consecutive points before Widener got on the board following an attack error by Sydney Salazar. The Pride began to find their rhythm with a kill from Sophia Schultz and a block by Airyn Zimmerman and Ava Kramer, but the Mustangs maintained their advantage. Zimmerman recorded a kill and a service ace, while Kaitlyn Guessford and Kramer added kills as Widener worked to close the gap. Campbell Chronister and Kramer connected for a kill to bring the Pride within three at 14-11, but Stevenson responded with a run of points to extend its lead. The Mustangs closed out the set, 25-15.
- Widener responded to the opening-set loss by taking control early in the second. Chronister served five aces during the Pride's opening run, while Mira Canali and Gabriella Bottino each recorded kills to give Widener an 8-0 advantage. Stevenson answered with a run of its own, but the Pride continued to battle. Zimmerman and Bottino contributed kills, and Rachel Towers added a service ace as Widener maintained its lead. The Mustangs eventually pulled ahead, but the Pride stayed within reach with kills from Schultz, Guessford, Kramer and Zimmerman. After Widener built a 21-16 advantage, Stevenson rallied. They continued to fight back to tie the set at 24-24, and eventually secured the final two points to take the set, 26-24.
- The teams traded points early in the third set, with Kramer and Schultz recording kills for the Pride. Stevenson built a lead behind kills from Rachel Lenz and Salazar, along with a service ace, but Widener continued to respond. Kramer and Zimmerman added kills, while Chronister connected for a kill of her own to keep the Pride close. A block by Kennadi Strassmann helped Widener stay within reach, and Zimmerman and Bottino contributed during a late push. Zimmerman recorded two service aces as the Pride cut the deficit to 18-17, but Stevenson answered with a run to extend its advantage. Chronister added a service ace, and Kramer followed with a kill to bring Widener within two at 22-20. The Pride continued to battle, but Stevenson closed out the match with a 25-22 third-set win.
UP NEXT
The Pride head to Grantham, Pa., on Thursday, Oct. 29, to take on Messiah in a 7 p.m. MAC Commonwealth matchup.
