Box Score vs. Oberlin |
Box Score vs. Wittenberg
RICHMOND, Ind. - The Allegheny volleyball team defeated Oberlin in five sets and then fell to Wittenberg in three to split on the first day of the second NCAC Power Weekend hosted by Earlham on Saturday.
The Gators (12-13, 6-5 NCAC) won the first set against the Yeowomen 25-20 and went 2-1 in the match after dropping a 13-25 and 14-25 decision, but battled back to win the final two 25-17 and 15-12. Caitlin Solan and Jordan Leopold each had a double-double vs. Oberlin. Solan led with 15 kills and added 18 digs, while Leopold tallied 20 digs, 11 kills and four aces. Caliegh Hughes had 42 assists and would later add 22 against the Tigers.
Wittenberg took its second match from Allegheny this season, winning 25, 21, 25-17 and 25-20. Solan led again with eight kills. Leopold recorded 12 digs and five kills. Sarah Sckena, who had a team-high 26 digs in the first match, posted nine more digs. Hughes, Caitlin Rothman and Lauren Donahoe each made three blocks. Hughes also dished out 22 assists.
Allegheny returns to action tomorrow Earlham at 10 a.m. and Wooster at 4 p.m.