WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - The Arcadia University women's volleyball team secured its third consecutive sweep in Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom (MAC Freedom) play, taking down Lycoming, 3-0, on Wednesday night.
The Knights improved to 3-0 in MAC Freedom play and 10-2 overall. Arcadia also won its fourth straight match.
Katie Paoli and Michelle Frank both led the Knights attack, recording 10 kills apiece. They both also recorded a double-double as Paoli had 12 digs and Frank had 11.
Estefania Martinez-Sola dished out a season-high 29 assists in the victory.
ARCADIA 3, LYCOMING 0
HOW IT HAPPENED
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After falling behind 3-1, Arcadia won seven of the next eight points to take an 8-4 lead. The Knights continued to hang onto their lead through the middle stages of the set as the two teams traded points. Lycoming went on a 4-0 run to get within a point, 19-18, but Arcadia took six of the final eight points to take a 1-0 lead in the match.
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Lycoming once again jumped out to an early lead in the second set, but Arcadia went on an 8-2 run to take an 11-7 lead. The Warriors answered with an 8-2 lead of their own, taking a 15-13 lead. Lycoming widened its lead to three points, but Arcadia took control of the set with a 5-0 run. The Warriors got within a point on two separate occasions, but the Knights took the final five points of the set to take a 2-0 lead in the match.
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The teams traded points in the opening stages of the third set, but Arcadia went on a 4-1 run, giving it a 10-7 lead. The Knights took hold of the set through a 12-5 lead, taking a 21-12 lead. The teams traded points in the final stages of the set as Arcadia earned the sweep.
KNIGHT LEADERS
Kills: Frank/Paoli (10), Danielle Doyle (7)
Assists: Martinez-Sola (29), Grace Kraft (5)
Digs: Paoli (12), Frank (11), Kraft (9)
Blocks: Doyle (3), Nicole Dallara (2)
Aces: Dallara (3), Kraft/Callie McGuire (2)
UP NEXT
The Knights travel to Stockton for a tri-match on Saturday, Sept. 24. Arcadia is scheduled to take on Stockton at 11 a.m. and Drew at 3 p.m.
