Lauren Smith Sep 27
3
Winner HCVB19 HCVB19 10-2, 1-0 E8
1
ELMIRA ELMIRA 5-11, 1-1 E8
Winner
HCVB19 HCVB19
10-2, 1-0 E8
3
Final
1
ELMIRA ELMIRA
5-11, 1-1 E8
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 F
HCVB19 HCVB19 19 27 25 25 (3)
ELMIRA ELMIRA 25 25 23 20 (1)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball |

Houghton Downs Women's Volleyball in Tense E8 Battle

ELMIRA, N.Y. -- The Elmira College women's volleyball team was caught in a back-and-forth affair on Friday evening that went the other way, as the Highlanders of Houghton earned a three-sets-to-one victory over the Soaring Eagles in Speidel Gymnasium.
 
With the win, Houghton improved to 10-2 overall with a 1-0 mark in Empire 8 Conference play, while EC moved to 5-11 overall and 1-1 in E8 action.
 
Despite attacking at a season-best .240 clip, the Purple and Gold were unable to contend with Houghton's multi-faceted attack. The Highlanders' Ally Bittinger posted a match-high 17 kills, while Brooke Lewandowski, Amy Huddell and Jaimee Glendenning all finished in double figures.
 
Elmira's offense flowed through Savannah Terry '21 and Lauren Smith '21, who finished with 13 and 11 kills, respectively. Terry had an extremely efficient night with a .429 attacking percentage. Kassi Hastings '21 orchestrated EC's attack with 37 assists.
 
Elmira came flying out of the gates, as the Soaring Eagles earned a 25-19 win in the opening set. The Purple and Gold set the tone early in the frame, as a 4-0 run punctuated by a block from Smith and Kaylene Sauschuck '22 gave EC an 8-4 lead. Elmira never relinquished its advantage, opening up a seven-point advantage at 19-12 following a kill from Sauschuck. It was smooth sailing from there, as the Soaring Eagles took a 1-0 lead.
 
The second set of the evening was hotly contested as EC looked for a two-sets-to-none lead. After slipping behind early, Lydia Milligan '21 and Amelia Martin '23 floored back-to-back kills to kickstart a 3-0 run that put Elmira up 14-11. Martin pushed the Soaring Eagles ahead, 23-20, with a pair of kills, but the Highlanders came roaring back to take the set 27-25.
 
With the momentum on their side, the Highlanders edged out the Soaring Eagles by a slim 25-23 margin in the third set, setting up a pressure-filled fourth stanza. Houghton carried its momentum over from the previous frame and opened an early lead over EC. The Purple and Gold fought back as the set carried on, using a 4-0 run to fend off match point and bring the score to 24-20. It was too little, too late, however, as the Highlanders held on for the victory.
 
News and Notes
  • The Soaring Eagles hit at a season-high .240 clip.
  • Terry's 13 kills marked a season-best.
  • Smith posted her second double-double in kills and digs.
  • Hastings recorded her sixth double-double in assists and digs of the season.
  • Cassie Potter '20 tied her season-best with 13 digs.
  •  Martin and Milligan posted two service aces apiece.
 
Up Next
The Soaring Eagles are back in action on Saturday afternoon, when they welcome E8 foe Alfred to Speidel Gymnasium. The match is scheduled for a 2:00 p.m. start.
 
 
 
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