Washington College women’s volleyball fell to Mary Washington, 3-0, on Nov. 3 at Penny J. Fall Gymnasium in Chestertown, Maryland. Mary Washington won the nonconference match by set scores of 25-22, 25-19 and 25-23.
Mary Washington improved to 12-9 overall, while Washington College fell to 13-11 overall and 3-6 in Centennial Conference play. Izzy Diehl led Washington College with a match-best 23 kills and added two aces.
Washington College Women’s Volleyball Battles Through Three Sets
Washington College built an early 7-3 lead in the opening set and remained within striking distance throughout. Izzy Diehl and Emma Shaner helped lead the offense, while Bethany Haughton and Lyndsey Wessel added kills. Washington College tied the score at 21-21 and 22-22 before Mary Washington scored the final three points to win 25-22.
Washington College again stayed close early in the second set. Diehl delivered several kills, while Haughton, Gianna Folke and Kaysie Lynch contributed offensively. Washington College tied the score at 14-14, but Mary Washington took eight of the final 11 points to claim the set, 25-19.
Washington College produced its strongest push in the third set, holding a 21-16 advantage. Diehl, Folke and Shaner helped keep the offense moving, while the Shorewomen’s defense created opportunities. Mary Washington rallied to tie the score at 21-21 before taking four of the final six points to finish the match with a 25-23 set victory.
Izzy Diehl Leads Washington College Offense
Diehl recorded a match-best 23 kills and added two aces for Washington College. Alexis Stubbs recorded 20 assists, while Kaysie Lynch finished with 10 assists. Lucy Jones contributed 10 digs, and Lyndsey Wessel posted three blocks.
Washington College hit .216 as a team and recorded three aces and four blocks. Mary Washington hit .250 in the match.
Washington College Women’s Volleyball Hosts Dickinson Next
Washington College will host Dickinson in its regular-season finale on Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. The match will be part of Centennial Conference action.
MSB Analysis
Washington College competed closely in all three sets, including a 21-16 lead in the final set, but Mary Washington made the decisive late plays. Diehl’s 23-kill performance led the Shorewomen’s attack, while the matchup with Dickinson will conclude the regular season.
Source: Original report
