Frostburg, Md. – The Frostburg State volleyball team opened Homecoming Weekend with a thrilling five-set victory over West Virginia Wesleyan on Oct. 16 at home. The Bobcats edged the Bobcats 3-2 with set scores of 25-27, 25-16, 22-25, 25-20 and 15-13.
The match was a back-and-forth affair as West Virginia Wesleyan claimed the first set before Frostburg State answered with a convincing second-set win. The teams traded the third and fourth sets, setting the stage for a decisive fifth. Frostburg State prevailed in the final set to secure the victory. The Frostburg State Bobcats hit .114 in the match while West Virginia Wesleyan hit .123.
Balanced Contributions Lead Frostburg State
Grace Yocham led Frostburg State with 12 kills, followed closely by Maya Johnson with 11. Raegan Philips and Alliyah McNair set career highs in blocks, with 10 and seven respectively. Emery Kuebler recorded a double-double with a team-high 11 digs and 19 assists. Miranda Ball contributed 10 digs, and Rhea Shetty finished with 13 assists.
Match Recap
West Virginia Wesleyan took the opening set 27-25 despite Frostburg State’s late-game rally. Frostburg State responded decisively in the second set, winning 25-16. The third set went to West Virginia Wesleyan at 25-22. Frostburg pushed back in the fourth set, securing a 25-20 win to force a deciding fifth set.
In the final set, Frostburg State overcame an early deficit to pull ahead late and clinch the set 15-13, sealing the victory.
Upcoming Match
Frostburg State will conclude Homecoming Weekend by hosting Glenville State on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Frostburg State volleyball earned a hard-fought five-set win, with key offensive and defensive contributions from multiple players pushing the team to victory in front of a supportive home crowd.
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