Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Lesley in Straight Sets
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lesley (0-13,0-2) | 8 | 10 | 17 | 0 |
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Mitchell (6-6,1-4) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College women's volleyball team cruised to a 3-0 non-conference victory over Lesley University on Wednesday night at the Yarnall Athletic Center.
Mitchell dominated from the start, taking the match with set scores of 25-8, 25-10, and 25-17. The Mariners' balanced offensive attack was led by sophomore Genna Hyde (Cypress, Texas), who racked up 28 points, including 16 kills and 12 service points. Senior Julia Lent (Miller Place, N.Y.) anchored the defensive effort with a team-high nine digs, while junior setter Kiersten Veenstra (Three Rivers, Mich.) set the table with a match-high 11 assists.
The Mariners combined for 22 digs and held Lesley to a .021 hitting percentage. Alawnah Dunda added four kills to pace the Lynx attack.
The Mariners (7-6, 1-4 GNAC) return to the court on Tuesday, October 7, for a Great Northeast Athletic Conference matchup at Albertus Magnus College.
