University of Delaware Athletics
Bellinger Tallies Double-Double in Blue Hens Three Setter at Towson
11/3/2019 2:35:00 PM | Volleyball
The senior had a game-high 15 kills and 10 digs
TOWSON, Md. – Senior Maria Bellinger had a double-double Sunday afternoon in the Delaware volleyball team's three-set (20-25, 21-25, 17-25) defeat to the CAA's top team Towson at SECU Arena.
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After dropping the first set, Bellinger started up a 3-0 run early in the second to give the Blue Hens momentum, starting off with a kill and following it up with an ace. The Blue Hens were able to extend the lead to 18-13 after a 3-0 run that included back-to-back kills from freshman Lani Mason.
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The Tigers used a timeout to help cool off the run and outscored Delaware 12-3 down the stretch in the second to take a 2-0 lead at the break.
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Bellinger had 15 kills and 10 digs for her 25th career double-double, hitting .400 with just one error while adding two denials and an ace.
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Senior Bailey Pearlman came off the bench to add eight kills and classmate Andie Hanus pitched in with 13 digs.
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Delaware returns home for a pair of matches at the Bob Carpenter Center, starting off with William & Mary Nov. 8 and Elon Nov. 10 for Senior Day.
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For the latest on the Delaware volleyball program, follow the Blue Hens on Twitter @DelawareVB and Instagram @delawarevolleyball, and like on Facebook at Delaware Volleyball.
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After dropping the first set, Bellinger started up a 3-0 run early in the second to give the Blue Hens momentum, starting off with a kill and following it up with an ace. The Blue Hens were able to extend the lead to 18-13 after a 3-0 run that included back-to-back kills from freshman Lani Mason.
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The Tigers used a timeout to help cool off the run and outscored Delaware 12-3 down the stretch in the second to take a 2-0 lead at the break.
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Bellinger had 15 kills and 10 digs for her 25th career double-double, hitting .400 with just one error while adding two denials and an ace.
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Senior Bailey Pearlman came off the bench to add eight kills and classmate Andie Hanus pitched in with 13 digs.
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Delaware returns home for a pair of matches at the Bob Carpenter Center, starting off with William & Mary Nov. 8 and Elon Nov. 10 for Senior Day.
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For the latest on the Delaware volleyball program, follow the Blue Hens on Twitter @DelawareVB and Instagram @delawarevolleyball, and like on Facebook at Delaware Volleyball.
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Team Stats
DELAWARE
TOWSON
Kills
36
49
Errors
11
11
Attempts
105
107
Hitting %
.238
.355
Points
45.5
61.5
Assists
33
45
Aces
4
5
Blocks
5.5
7.5
Game Leaders
Players Mentioned
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