Blue Hens Drop Finale At FIU Invitational

Saturday, September 1

Miami, FL

9:30 AM

University of Delaware

3-3

Chicago State

3-4

Delaware

CSU

9/1/2018 6:30:00 PM | Volleyball

Box Score

MIAMI, Fla. – The University of Delaware volleyball team battled, but couldn't get anything going in its finale at the FIU Invitational this weekend, dropping a 3-0 decision to Chicago State on Saturday morning.

Junior Maria Bellinger had 15 kills on the day, her fifth double-digit kill performance in the first six matches of the season. Courtnie Roberts finished with 27 assists and eight digs, while Andie Hanus led the way defensively with 14 digs in the contest.

Chicago State grabbed momentum from the start, jumping out to a 6-1 lead in the first set. The Blue Hens continued to battle, but couldn't get any closer than to in the first while CSU grabbed the 25-19 first set victory.

CSU carried that into the second set, when they once against jumped out to a quick lead, but a 8-3 run by the Blue Hens gave them a 9-8 advantage. However, the Cougars would respond and eventually go on to win the back-and-forth set, 25-22.

The third set was a battle of runs with CSU going on a 5-1 run to end the set 25-22 and claim the match win.

Quotable

"We couldn't really get anything going this morning. We were really high error at key times. Our defensive effort wasn't what it has been and our offense was having trouble converting. We had some key people, particularly Bailey and Grace, come off the bench and provide some spark and great energy. We are looking forward to getting back in the gym and getting ready for next weekend at home," head coach Sara Matthews said.

Up Next

Delaware is back home next weekend when they host the Blue Hen Invitational. UD will take on Marist (Friday at 12:30 pm), Grand Canyon (Friday at 6:30 pm) and Columbia (Saturday at 12:30 pm)