University of Delaware Athletics
Saturday, August 25
Bob Carpenter Center
4:00 PM
University of Delaware
2-0
3
vs
1
La Salle University
1-2
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Salle | 25 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 1 |
| Delaware | 22 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Photo by: Dan Sherman
Blue Hens Win 3-1 Thriller Over La Salle To Improve to 2-0
8/25/2018 8:56:00 PM | Volleyball
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware volleyball literally dug deep to roll off three straight set victories en route to a thrilling 3-1 win over La Salle on Saturday afternoon in the Delaware Classic.
Junior Andie Hanus led a tremendous defensive effort with 28 digs on the afternoon. As a team, the Blue Hens finished with 109 digs in the victory, the most since a five-set match with Penn back on September 19, 2012.
Sophomore Courtnie Roberts posted her second straight double-double with 49 assists and 19 digs, while junior Maria Bellinger led a powerful offensive attack with 21 kills, while also tallying 11 digs on the afternoon.
The entire match was a back-and-forth contest with the Explorers taking the first set 25-22. However, the Blue Hens would take momentum with a 26-24 win of the second set to propel themselves to a 25-20 win in the third and clinching the match with a 25-23 win in set four, including the final points of the match.
With the win, the Blue Hens are now 2-0 for just the second time in the past eight seasons.
Quotable
"I really thought today was a big win for us. I didn't think we played great in any of the sets, we didn't hit particularly well, but our fight and our defensive effort was tremendous. Our defense was really what kept us in it and it allowed us to gain momentum to carry us on the offensive side down the stretch." – Head Coach Sara Matthews
"The beginning part of each season, we're still trying to figure out playing with each other to an extent and I think the best way to do that is go through the struggle together. I think for us to fight through that adversity and find a way to win is a big step for us." – Sophomore Andie Hanus
Hen Scratchings
The Blue Hens wrap up the Delaware Classic on Sunday when they take on Villanova at 1 p.m. at the Bob Carpenter Center.
Junior Andie Hanus led a tremendous defensive effort with 28 digs on the afternoon. As a team, the Blue Hens finished with 109 digs in the victory, the most since a five-set match with Penn back on September 19, 2012.
Sophomore Courtnie Roberts posted her second straight double-double with 49 assists and 19 digs, while junior Maria Bellinger led a powerful offensive attack with 21 kills, while also tallying 11 digs on the afternoon.
The entire match was a back-and-forth contest with the Explorers taking the first set 25-22. However, the Blue Hens would take momentum with a 26-24 win of the second set to propel themselves to a 25-20 win in the third and clinching the match with a 25-23 win in set four, including the final points of the match.
With the win, the Blue Hens are now 2-0 for just the second time in the past eight seasons.
Quotable
"I really thought today was a big win for us. I didn't think we played great in any of the sets, we didn't hit particularly well, but our fight and our defensive effort was tremendous. Our defense was really what kept us in it and it allowed us to gain momentum to carry us on the offensive side down the stretch." – Head Coach Sara Matthews
"The beginning part of each season, we're still trying to figure out playing with each other to an extent and I think the best way to do that is go through the struggle together. I think for us to fight through that adversity and find a way to win is a big step for us." – Sophomore Andie Hanus
Hen Scratchings
- Roberts recorded her ninth career double-double and second straight to start 2018.
- The 109 digs in four sets is the third highest total in Blue Hen history in a match decided in four sets or less.
- The 21 kills by Bellinger is her seventh career 20-plus performance, including five last year.
The Blue Hens wrap up the Delaware Classic on Sunday when they take on Villanova at 1 p.m. at the Bob Carpenter Center.
Team Stats
LAS
DELAWARE
Kills
50
57
Errors
24
29
Attempts
202
194
Hitting %
.129
.144
Points
63.0
78.0
Assists
49
54
Aces
2
6
Blocks
11.0
15.0
Game Leaders
Kills
21
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
11
Aces
1
Blocks
3
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
5
Kills
8
Aces
2
Blocks
8
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