Volleyball opens season at Stevens Invitational
September 2, 2023

Volleyball opens season at Stevens Invitational

HOBOKEN, N.J. - The Defiance College volleyball team kicked off the 2023 campaign with a trip to New Jersey in which they would face Union (N.Y.), Catholic, and host Stevens. The Yellow Jackets lost all three and start the season with a record of 0-3.

Vs. Union (N.Y.) (L, 3-1)

After falling behind two sets to zero, the Yellow Jackets would claim a 25-18 win in set three to prolong the match. Union, however, would bounce back to take set four 25-21 to win the match. In that third set win, the Yellow Jackets recorded a match high 10 kills. 

Jamia Murray led the team in kills with 11, while Courtney Maxwell recorded 26 assists in the match and a team-high 13 digs. Freshmen Abby Altizer, Shelby Clements, and Ellie Belvo all made their collegiate debuts in the match. Clements and Altizer played all four sets, while Belvo played in three of the sets. 

Vs. Catholic (L, 3-0)

Catholic started strong in this one and swept the Yellow Jackets in straight sets by scores of 25-16, 25-21, and 25-17. Defiance as a team recorded 37 kills compared to 38 by Catholic. Ellie Belvo finished with 10 kills and Kaylynn Wellman ended with nine. Courtney Maxwell led the team in assists with 29. 

At Stevens (L, 3-0)

In the third and final match for the Yellow Jackets in New Jersey, Defiance fell to host Stevens. The hosts improved to 3-0 with set scores of 25-16, 25-17, and 25-17. Jamia Murray led the team in kills with seven and Emma Chafins recorded six digs. Liz Patterson led Stevens in kills with 11. 

The Yellow Jackets will look for their first win of the season Wednesday night in Tiffin against Heidelberg. Start time is slated for 7 p.m.

 

 

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