SELINSGROVE, Pa. — The Susquehanna University women's volleyball team rallied from an opening-set loss to earn a 3-1 Landmark Conference victory over Wilkes University Friday night at Orlando W. Houts Gymnasium. The match was highlighted by first-year
Camille Ince recording 21 kills and a .463 hitting percentage as the team hit .232 with 54 total kills.
How It Went Down
- The River Hawks came out swinging in the opening set, building their attack around Camille Ince and collecting 14 kills. However, despite hitting .152, Susquehanna couldn't quite close the door on the Colonels, falling 26-24 in a tightly contested first frame.
- Susquehanna answered with a strong second set, matching Wilkes with 14 kills while cutting its attack errors from seven to four. The improved efficiency proved critical as the River Hawks edged out a 25-23 win to even the match at one set apiece.
- With momentum shifting, Susquehanna continued to apply pressure in the third set. The River Hawks remained efficient offensively, recording 12 kills and committing just four errors to claim a 25-20 victory and move within one set of the match.
- Susquehanna saved its best performance for last. The River Hawks erupted for 14 kills on 31 attempts in the fourth set, committing just three errors to hit .355. Behind the balanced offensive effort and continued pressure at the net, Susquehanna pulled away for a convincing 25-17 win to complete the comeback and secure a 3-1 Landmark Conference victory.
Inside the Box Score
- Camille Ince paced the River Hawks with a match-high 21 kills while hitting an outstanding .463. She also added an assist and a block.
- Stella Robinson and Sami Kline each contributed seven kills, while Makenzie Cober added six.
- Lauren Halsey dished out a team-high 27 assists, with Emma Nkanza adding 17 assists.
- Callie Wince led the defensive effort with 20 digs, while Halsey contributed 11.
- Susquehanna totaled 54 kills, nine service aces and eight blocks while hitting .232 as a team.
- Wince led the serving attack with three aces, while Addison Dodge and Ella Lefelon each recorded three blocks.
Up Next for the River Hawks
- Susquehanna returns to Houts Gymnasium on Saturday, October 17, for Senior Day against Landmark Conference opponent Moravian University. First serve is scheduled for 5 p.m.
