Susquehanna Defense Shines in 3-0 Victory
SELINSGROVE, Pa. – The Susquehanna University volleyball team took down Rochester Institute of Technology Friday night in night one of the 14
th Annual Hampton Inn River Hawk Classic. The team combined for 40 digs in the 3-0 victory as the defensive "controlled the pace of the game", said head coach
Kuuipo Tom.
Susquehanna 3, RIT 0
How It Happened
- The River Hawks (10-3) were able to combine for 43 kills to the Tigers (5-6) 21, to claim a 3-0 victory.
- In the first set, Susquehanna beat the RIT 25-16, recording 13 kills and a .333 attack percentage as a team.
- The River Hawks dominated the Tigers in set two with a quick 25-17 victory.
- RIT made the River Hawks work in the third set but were unable to take the set and fell 25-21.
Inside the Box Score
- Rosina Esposito (Coraopolis, Pa./Montour) led the team against RIT in kills with 15 while outside hitters Sydney Portale (Glen Mills,Pa. / Garnet Valley) and Brooke LaCesa (York, Pa / Eastern) tallied seven apiece.
- Senior Capitan Kasey Bost (Eldersburg, Md. / Liberty) lead the defense with nine digs while Kody Dillon (Bear, Del./Caravel Academy) had three blocks.
- RIT's leaders were Katie Hobler with seven kills and Taylor Higgins with eight digs.
Up Next for the River Hawks
- September 21 vs. No. 23 Clarkson (11-2) – Selinsgrove, Pa. – Hampton Inn River Hawk Classic – 11:00 a.m.
- September 21 vs. No. 24 Ithaca (7-3) – Selinsgrove, Pa. – Hampton Inn River Hawk Classic – 3:00 p.m.
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