GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - Southwestern University Volleyball played host to Trinity University in their conference season opener on Saturday. The Pirates held a definite home-court advantage all throughout the match thanks to the Pirate faithful showing out for "Grub and Gameday", an event that brought Southwestern Athletic teams, Fraternities, Sororities, and residence life hall students into the Robertson Center for a packed arena.
Volleyball grabbed hold of the momentum off the bat to take a 2-0 set lead heading into the third period. A ten minute intermission between the 2nd and 3rd sets allowed groups on campus the opportunity to compete in games on the court. Following the break, the Tigers came out and took the third set, 25-18. Southwestern rallied in the final set of the match, knocking off the Tigers 25-20 for a 3-1 win and their second Top-25-ranked win of the season.
"Our team felt all of the love and support from the students, fans, campus community, and the SU Athletic Department. We can't thank them enough for a great atmosphere throughout Grub and Gameday. The energy in the Robertson Center was unmatched and there is no doubt it helped us get a great win today," remarks Head Coach Don Flora.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Emily Marks led both squads in kills on the match with eighteen, hitting a stellar .429 against the Tigers.
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Claire Romo and Annika Flora both eclipsed the twenty-assist mark; Flora led both teams with 28 and Romo had 21 on the day.
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Carly Berkman was second on the day in kills for both teams finishing fourteen points while hitting .294
NOTES
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Five different Pirates tallied double-digit digs defensively including Geneva Nedrow (22), Payton Shiflet (13), Lauren McIntyre (12), Annika Flora (13), and Claire Romo (12).
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The Pirates served up six aces against the Tigers with Romo and McIntyre having two apiece.
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Southwestern last defeated Trinity on November 3rd, 2018 by a 3-1 margin.
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