SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – After dropping the opening set to the day, the Union College volleyball team went on to win six-straight sets, defeating Wells and Mount St. Vincent for an undefeated weekend in the Union Tournament at Viniar Athletic Center on Saturday.
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Summary
- Gillian Gore led Union with 22 kills and four aces on the day
- Kaylee Velasquez recorded 33 digs between the two games
- Stephanie Libonati had seven blocks, six against Wells
- Union hit .225 against Wells and .379 against Mount St. Vincent
- Libonati was named to the All-Tournament Team with 45 kills and nine blocks on the weekend.
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How It Happened
The Dutchwomen started the day off against Wells College, and despite a close battle, dropped the first set 25-19. In the second set, Union responded to win 25-15, hitting .200 while Wells hit -.065. The Express tried to battle back in the third set, nearly going point-for-point with Union, but the Dutchwomen prevailed, 25-22. Union then easily took the fourth and final set, 25-14, with a .306 hitting percentage.
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In the second match of the day, Union swept Mount St. Vincent with .370 hitting percentage, second highest by the Dutchwomen this season. Union won the first set 25-20, before crushing the Dolphins in the second set, 25-10, with a day-high .500 hitting percentage. The Dutchwomen then closed out the third set, 25-21, for their sixth-consecutive win.
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Up Next for the Dutchwomen
Union begins Liberty League play on Friday, Sept. 21, with a match at Bard.
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