Volleyball wins five-set thriller against Anderson
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.
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