The Briar Cliff women's volleyball team delivered a strong performance Wednesday night at the Newman Flanagan Center, sweeping the Waldorf Warriors 3-0 in GPAC action.
Briar Cliff opened the match with an impressive first-set, overcoming an early deficit before taking control. The Chargers built momentum midway through the set, using key kills from
Emma Brenelli,
Brooklyn Voss and
Alexis Even to create separation. Briar Cliff continued to extend its lead late, closing out the set 25-15.
The Chargers carried that momentum into the second set, jumping out to an early advantage. Waldorf battled back to make it a close contest, tying the set at 11-11. BCU responded with a strong stretch of play, using kills from
Caton Firkins, Brenelli and Even to regain control. The Chargers pulled away late and secured a 25-18 victory to take a 2-0 match lead.
Briar Cliff finished the sweep with another competitive third set. The Chargers built an early lead and maintained control through the middle of the frame. The Warriors made a late push to close the gap, but the Cliff held firm to take the third set and secure the sweep.
Brenelli led the Charger offense with 12 kills, while Firkins added seven kills without committing an attack error, hitting .467. Voss and Even each contributed six kills, with Voss hitting an impressive .462 and adding five block assists.
Aliyah Rhynalds also finished with six kills while hitting .333.
Freshman
Mia Torchia recorded a team-high 18 assists and added nine digs.
Kinslee Walrod contributed 17 assists, while
Ireland Jackson led the defensive effort with 15 digs and two service aces
The Chargers return to GPAC action Saturday, October 24 heading to Orange City, IA to take on the No.1 ranked Northwestern Red Raiders. First serve is set or 3 p.m.
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