Sunday, October 23
Hamden, Conn.
1:00 PM
Quinnipiac University
7-13,6-7MAAC
3
vs
0
Niagara
6-16,4-8MAAC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara | 22 | 12 | 18 | 0 |
| Quinnipiac | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Photo by: Rob Rasmussen / P8Photos.com
Bobcats Sweep Niagara for Fourth Consecutive Victory
10/23/2022 2:43:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
HAMDEN, Conn. – Aryanah Diaz tallied 16 kills to lead the Quinnipiac volleyball program past Niagara in straight sets at home Sunday afternoon on Burt Kahn Court to extend the Bobcats' win streak to four games, its longest since 2019.
Nicole Legg contributed six kills and six blocks, Alexandra Tennon paced the Bobcats with 11 digs and Damla Gunes tallied a game-high 27 assists in the victory.
LOCATION
Burt Kahn Court | Hamden, Conn.
Records
Quinnipiac (7-13, 6-7 MAAC) | Niagara (6-16, 4-8 MAAC)
QUINNIPIAC 3, NIAGARA 0
QUINNIPIAC STATISTICAL LEADERS
● Kills: Aryanah Diaz (16), Nicole Legg (6)
● Assists: Damla Gunes (27)
● Digs: Alexandra Tennon (11), Damla Gunes (8), Two tied (7)
SET ONE (25-22, Quinnipiac)
The two sides traded points to an 18-18 tie before a Niagara point forced QU to burn its first timeout of the set. Out of the timeout, a long rally resulted in blocks from Alexandra Tennon and Nicole Legg to tie the set at 19-19. The two sides proceeded to trade points to a 22-22 tie before a kill from Aryanah Diaz gave QU a one-point advantage. Back-to-back attack errors from the Purple Eagles resulted in a QU 25-22 set victory.
SET TWO (25-12)
The two sides played to a 6-6 tie in the set before back-to-back attack errors from Niagara allowed QU to push ahead 8-6, forcing the Purple Eagles to burn their first timeout of the set. Quinnipiac's lead reached 18-9 before Niagara used its final timeout of the set. The lead proved to be too much for the Purple Eagles, as QU cruised to a 25-12 set victory.
SET THREE (25-18)
The two sides played to an 11-11 tie in the set before a Niagara attack error and back-to-back service aces from Yagmur Gunes put QU ahead 14-11 and forced a timeout from the Purple Eagles. Out of the break in action, QU went on a 6-2 run to extend its lead to 20-14. The lead proved to be too much for Niagara, as the Bobcats held on for the 25-18 set win and 3-0 match victory.
NOTES:
● QU's victory marked its fourth consecutive win in a row, its longest win streak since the 2019 campaign
● Diaz led the Bobcats with 16 kills and added seven digs
● Tennon posted a game-high 11 digs
● Damla Gunes recorded a game-best 27 assists and added eight digs and two service aces
● Yagmur Gunes posted four service aces in the victory
● Yagmur Gunes has recorded three or more service aces in three matches this season
● Legg contributed six kills and six blocks
NEXT UP
● The Bobcats will be back in action on Saturday, Oct. 29, when QU plays host to MAAC foe Fairfield
● First serve is set for 1 p.m. on Burt Kahn Court
FOLLOW US
To stay up-to-date on news surrounding Quinnipiac volleyball, follow the program on social media @QU_WVB and on gobobcats.com.
Nicole Legg contributed six kills and six blocks, Alexandra Tennon paced the Bobcats with 11 digs and Damla Gunes tallied a game-high 27 assists in the victory.
LOCATION
Burt Kahn Court | Hamden, Conn.
Records
Quinnipiac (7-13, 6-7 MAAC) | Niagara (6-16, 4-8 MAAC)
QUINNIPIAC 3, NIAGARA 0
QUINNIPIAC STATISTICAL LEADERS
● Kills: Aryanah Diaz (16), Nicole Legg (6)
● Assists: Damla Gunes (27)
● Digs: Alexandra Tennon (11), Damla Gunes (8), Two tied (7)
SET ONE (25-22, Quinnipiac)
The two sides traded points to an 18-18 tie before a Niagara point forced QU to burn its first timeout of the set. Out of the timeout, a long rally resulted in blocks from Alexandra Tennon and Nicole Legg to tie the set at 19-19. The two sides proceeded to trade points to a 22-22 tie before a kill from Aryanah Diaz gave QU a one-point advantage. Back-to-back attack errors from the Purple Eagles resulted in a QU 25-22 set victory.
SET TWO (25-12)
The two sides played to a 6-6 tie in the set before back-to-back attack errors from Niagara allowed QU to push ahead 8-6, forcing the Purple Eagles to burn their first timeout of the set. Quinnipiac's lead reached 18-9 before Niagara used its final timeout of the set. The lead proved to be too much for the Purple Eagles, as QU cruised to a 25-12 set victory.
SET THREE (25-18)
The two sides played to an 11-11 tie in the set before a Niagara attack error and back-to-back service aces from Yagmur Gunes put QU ahead 14-11 and forced a timeout from the Purple Eagles. Out of the break in action, QU went on a 6-2 run to extend its lead to 20-14. The lead proved to be too much for Niagara, as the Bobcats held on for the 25-18 set win and 3-0 match victory.
NOTES:
● QU's victory marked its fourth consecutive win in a row, its longest win streak since the 2019 campaign
● Diaz led the Bobcats with 16 kills and added seven digs
● Tennon posted a game-high 11 digs
● Damla Gunes recorded a game-best 27 assists and added eight digs and two service aces
● Yagmur Gunes posted four service aces in the victory
● Yagmur Gunes has recorded three or more service aces in three matches this season
● Legg contributed six kills and six blocks
NEXT UP
● The Bobcats will be back in action on Saturday, Oct. 29, when QU plays host to MAAC foe Fairfield
● First serve is set for 1 p.m. on Burt Kahn Court
FOLLOW US
To stay up-to-date on news surrounding Quinnipiac volleyball, follow the program on social media @QU_WVB and on gobobcats.com.
Team Stats
Niag
QU
Kills
27
32
Errors
22
16
Attempts
107
102
Hitting %
.047
.157
Points
33
51
Assists
22
30
Aces
2
11
Blocks
4
8
Game Leaders
Kills
16
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
6
Aces
1
Blocks
6
Kills
3
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
2
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Volleyball
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