SELINSGROVE, Pa. – The Susquehanna University women's volleyball team fell to Moravian University 3-1 on Saturday afternoon at Orlando W. Houts Gymnasium. The River Hawks celebrated Senior Day and battled throughout the match, earning a second-set victory before the Greyhounds closed out the contest with wins in the third and fourth sets.
Prior to the match the River Hawks honored their six seniors in
Valerie Stoltz,
Emma Willow,
Sami Kline,
Stella Robinson,
Callie Wince and
Makenzie Cober.
How It Went Down
- Moravian took the opening set 25-19 despite a strong offensive start from Susquehanna. The River Hawks recorded 14 kills in the set, hitting .303 as a team, but the Greyhounds capitalized on key points down the stretch to take the early advantage.
- Susquehanna responded in the second set, putting together its strongest offensive stretch of the match. The River Hawks totaled 16 kills while committing just three errors, hitting .317 to even the match with a 25-20 win. Camille Ince led the charge with powerful attacks, while Addison Dodge and Stella Robinson helped keep the offense moving.
- The third set proved to be a turning point. Susquehanna stayed within striking distance, but Moravian pulled ahead to claim a 25-22 decision and regain the match lead. The River Hawks struggled to find the same offensive rhythm, finishing the set with nine kills.
- In the fourth set, Susquehanna continued to battle, but Moravian's attack proved difficult to contain. The Greyhounds secured the set 25-18 to earn the 3-1 victory, despite a strong defensive performance from the River Hawks at the net.
Inside the Box Score
- Camille Ince led Susquehanna with 12 kills and added one block.
- Addison Dodge recorded 10 kills, a team-high six total blocks and a .412 hitting percentage.
- Stella Robinson contributed eight kills and four block assists.
- Callie Wince paced the defense with 28 digs.
- Lauren Halsey recorded 21 assists, nine digs and two service aces.
- Emma Nkanza added 18 assists.
- Susquehanna finished with 49 kills, 10 total blocks and 70 digs.
- The River Hawks moved to 5-14 overall and 2-3 in Landmark Conference play.
Up Next for the River Hawks
- Susquehanna carries on with a non-conference road match at Shenandoah on Tuesday at 6 p.m. before returning to Landmark play at Lycoming Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. and Juniata Saturday, Oct. 24 at 12 p.m.
- Their Saturday stay at Juniata will also consist of a non-conference matchup with Gordon College at 2:30 p.m. in both teams' first-ever matchup.
