Stevenson University’s women’s volleyball team lost to undefeated Eastern University, 3-0, on Nov. 4 in MAC Commonwealth action in Saint Davids, Pennsylvania. Eastern won 25-16, 25-16 and 29-27, with Stevenson extending the third set beyond 25 points before Eastern completed the sweep.
Stevenson was listed at 14-12 overall and 6-2 in MAC Commonwealth play after the match. Eastern was listed at 14-11 overall and 8-0 in conference competition.
Rachel Lenz Leads Stevenson University Women’s Volleyball
Rachel Lenz led Stevenson with 11 kills, six digs and one service ace. Emma Shaffer added five kills and seven digs, while Emily McElwaine recorded four kills and hit .364.
Courtney Foose finished with 14 assists, and Declyn Tooze added nine assists. Isabella Terra led Stevenson with 11 digs, while Lillianna Hornickle recorded a solo block.
Stevenson finished with 29 kills, 42 digs and three total blocks. The Mustangs hit .097, compared with Eastern’s .302.
Stevenson Pushes Eastern University in Third Set
Eastern built a 9-2 lead in the opening set and held on for a 25-16 victory. The Eagles repeated that score in the second set to take a 2-0 match lead.
Stevenson opened the third set with a 3-0 run and later built a 12-7 advantage. The Mustangs held a 17-12 lead before Eastern rallied to tie the set at 18-18.
Stevenson moved ahead 22-20 and reached set point at 24-23. Rachel Lenz recorded kills that tied the score at 25-25, 26-26 and 27-27, but Eastern scored the final two points to win the set 29-27.
Next Match for Stevenson University Women’s Volleyball
Stevenson will host Lebanon Valley College on Saturday, Nov. 7, at noon in nonconference action. The Mustangs will recognize their seniors during Senior Day.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Eastern University secured the straight-set victory, but Stevenson University showed its strongest resistance in the third set. The Mustangs built a five-point lead, reached set point and continued the frame to 29-27 before Eastern finished the match.
Rachel Lenz led Stevenson’s attack, while Emma Shaffer, Emily McElwaine, Courtney Foose and Declyn Tooze also contributed statistically in the loss.
Source: Original report
