Recap courtesy of the Marymount Sports Information Department.
ARLINGTON, VA-- Marymount women's volleyball faced Neumann University for the 2nd time this season with an impressive 3-0 sweep to win their fourth Atlantic East Title in the history of the program.
NOTABLE
- Myia Jeter totaled 3 solo blocks and 3 block assists. She also had 4 kills for a .167 hitting percentage.
- Alexis Franklin totaled 36 assists for this match along with 4 kills, 6 digs, and 1 service ace.
- Kaitlyn Doyle and Jada Griffith each acquired 10 kills. Doyle also added 11 digs.
- Eliza Freeman lead the team defensively with 18 digs.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Starting off the first frame strong, Myia Jeter put up big blocks against the Knights early on contributing to a 7 point lead. With the set at 22-12, Alexis Franklin and Kaitlyn Doyle had strong kills, ending the frame 25-15.
- Keeping the momentum into the second set, the Saints kept a strong lead with notable kills from Mya Bowers and Maya Harris. Eliza Freeman and Sarah Pham kept the back row together with numerous digs. A kill from Myia Jeter closed out the frame 25-19.
- In the third set, the Knights weren't done yet. Bringing the score from a 7 point deficit to 3 late in the third frame, the Knights fought hard. The Saints were able to claim the Atlantic East Title (25-19) with two back to back kills from Myia Jeter with assists from Maya Harris.
UP NEXT
- Marymount will learn its NCAA Tournament destination during the NCAA Selection Show on Monday, the 13th at 1:00 PM. The show will be streamed on the front page of NCAA.com
- Postseason information will be posted on MarymountSaints.com when it is available.
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Tournament Schedule
Tuesday, November 7 - First Round Games
#3 Gwynedd Mercy 3, #6 Immaculata 0 |
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#4 Marywood 3, #5 Centenary 1 |
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Thursday, November 9 - Semifinals
#1 Marymount 3, #4 Marywood 0 |
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#2 Neumann 3, #3 Gwynedd Mercy 1 |
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Saturday, November 11 - Championship
#1 Marymount 3, Neumann 0 |
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