SELINSGROVE, PA. – The Susquehanna University volleyball team fell to Landmark Conference opponent University of Scranton, 3-0, Friday evening inside Orlando W. Houts Gymnasium. The Royals took the match by set scores of 25-21, 25-12 and 25-16.
How It Went Down
- Susquehanna came out strong in the opening set, trading points with Scranton throughout the early stages. The River Hawks used kills from Camille Ince and Makenzie Cober to keep pace with the Royals, while a kill from Addison Dodge helped Susquehanna maintain its offensive pressure. The opening set featured several ties, including at 11-11 and 12-12, before Scranton began to create separation. Susquehanna continued to battle, but the Royals closed out the set, 25-21.
- Scranton carried that momentum into the second set, jumping out to an early advantage. The River Hawks looked to find their rhythm offensively, with Ince and Ella Lefelon providing kills, while Dodge and Ince contributed defensively at the net. However, the Royals maintained control throughout the frame and secured a 25-12 victory to take a 2-0 match advantage.
- The River Hawks showed renewed energy in the third set, getting contributions from several players. Ince continued to lead the attack, while Cober and Dodge added kills of their own. Susquehanna also received a strong defensive effort from Callie Wince, who finished with a team-high 13 digs. Despite the effort, Scranton maintained its lead and closed out the match with a 25-16 third-set victory.
Inside the Box Score
- Camille Ince led the River Hawks offensively with eight kills and added two block assists.
- Makenzie Cober and Addison Dodge each contributed four kills, with Dodge recording a team-high three block assists.
- Callie Wince paced the defensive effort with 13 digs and added a kill and a service ace.
- Lauren Halsey distributed 14 assists and recorded a service ace.
- Emma Nkanza added seven assists and a service ace.
- Susquehanna finished with 24 kills, 22 assists, 33 digs and three total blocks.
Up Next for the River Hawks
- Susquehanna returns to Orlando W. Houts Gymnasium tomorrow, Saturday, October 31, to host Drew University in its final Landmark Conference match of the regular season. First serve is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
