October 6, 2021
Volleyball wins five-set thriller against Anderson
The Defiance volleyball team defeated HCAC foe Anderson in a five-set thriller on Wednesday night, 3-2.
The Defiance volleyball team defeated HCAC foe Anderson in a five-set thriller on Wednesday night, 3-2.
The Basics
- Records: Defiance (3-9, 1-1), Anderson (8-8, 1-1)
- Location: Karl H. Weaner Center - Defiance, Ohio
- Attendance: 200
Inside The Numbers
- (25-18, 16-25, 23-25, 25-18, 15-12)
- Defiance took the first set against the Ravens to make it, 1-0.
- Anderson regained the lead and the momentum winning the next two sets and take a 2-1 lead.
- The Yellow Jackets stormed back to tie up the match in the fourth set and make it, 2-2.
- Both teams battled back-and-forth in the fifth and final set, but saw Defiance take the win in a thrilling match, 3-2.
- Senior Mackenzie Benham led Defiance with 11 kills and added 11 digs.
- Freshman Kaylynn Wellman added ten spikes during the match.
- Freshman Jamia Murray chipped in eight kills and recorded 18 digs.
- Senior Tre'Ana King led the backline with a team-high 20 digs.
- Senior Brianna Wheeler guided the Yellow Jacket attack with 33 assists.
- Shaylen Perry led Anderson with 12 kills.
- Kaycie Gates aided the Raven offense with 26 assists on the night.
The Breakdown
- Defiance finished the match with 43 kills, 38 assists, 83 digs, and 14 blocks.
- Anderson notched 56 kills, 50 assists, 93 digs, and 11 blocks.
Up Next
- The Yellow Jackets next look to defend home court once again when they take on Hanover in HCAC play on Saturday, October 9. Game time is set to begin at 1:00 p.m.