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Diaz and Ka'ahanui Post Double-Doubles in Bobcats' Loss at Niagara
9/17/2022 3:19:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – Quinnipiac volleyball opened its MAAC slate with a 3-1 loss on the road against Niagara inside of the Gallagher Center on Saturday afternoon.
Aryanah Diaz posted a double-double to lead the Bobcats, recording 26 kills and 11 digs. Chloe Ka'ahanui added a double-double of her own with 35 assists and 18 digs, while Alexandra Tennon contributed 14 kills and seven digs in the loss.
LOCATION
Gallagher Center | Niagara Falls, New York
Records
Quinnipiac (1-7, 0-1 MAAC) | Niagara (3-7, 1-0 MAAC)
NIAGARA 3, QUINNIPIAC 1
QUINNIPIAC STATISTICAL LEADERS
The two sides played to an early 3-3 tie in the set before QU went on a 12-6 run to take a 15-9 lead. The Bobcats were able to push their lead to as much as 19-10 before Niagara stopped the run with back-to-back kills to bring the score to 19-12. However, a kill from Ginevra Giovagnoni halted the run and put the Bobcats on track. The Purple Eagles cut it to as close as 24-16 before a kill from Lexi Morse secured the set win for QU.
SET TWO (25-27)
After falling behind 7-5, QU went on a 10-2 run powered by five kills from Aryanah Diaz to take a 15-9 lead in the set. The Bobcats pushed their lead to as much as 18-12 before Niagara fought to cut its deficit to 18-15. The Purple Eagles battled back to tie the set at 25-25 before Niagara took the next two points for the set win.
SET THREE (23-25)
The Bobcats exploded for four straight points off three kills and a service ace from Diaz. After the hot start from Diaz, Niagara battled back to tie the set at 11-11. The Purple Eagles pushed ahead 14-11 before QU called a timeout. QU was able to cut it to as close as 16-14 before a Niagara run put the Purple Eagles ahead 20-15 before taking the set 25-23.
SET FOUR (19-25)
QU and Niagara battled to a 13-13 tie before the Purple Eagles inched ahead 20-16. The deficit proved to be too great for the Bobcats, as they fell in the set 25-19 and in the match 3-1.
NOTES:
NEXT UP
To stay up-to-date on news surrounding Quinnipiac volleyball, follow the program on social media @QU_WVB and on gobobcats.com.
Aryanah Diaz posted a double-double to lead the Bobcats, recording 26 kills and 11 digs. Chloe Ka'ahanui added a double-double of her own with 35 assists and 18 digs, while Alexandra Tennon contributed 14 kills and seven digs in the loss.
LOCATION
Gallagher Center | Niagara Falls, New York
Records
Quinnipiac (1-7, 0-1 MAAC) | Niagara (3-7, 1-0 MAAC)
NIAGARA 3, QUINNIPIAC 1
QUINNIPIAC STATISTICAL LEADERS
- Kills: Aryanah Diaz (26), Alexandra Tennon (14), Lexi Morse (9)
- Assists: Chloe Ka'ahanui (35), Damla Gunes (10)
- Digs: Chloe Ka'ahanui (18), Aryanah Diaz (11), Yagmur Gunes (11)
The two sides played to an early 3-3 tie in the set before QU went on a 12-6 run to take a 15-9 lead. The Bobcats were able to push their lead to as much as 19-10 before Niagara stopped the run with back-to-back kills to bring the score to 19-12. However, a kill from Ginevra Giovagnoni halted the run and put the Bobcats on track. The Purple Eagles cut it to as close as 24-16 before a kill from Lexi Morse secured the set win for QU.
SET TWO (25-27)
After falling behind 7-5, QU went on a 10-2 run powered by five kills from Aryanah Diaz to take a 15-9 lead in the set. The Bobcats pushed their lead to as much as 18-12 before Niagara fought to cut its deficit to 18-15. The Purple Eagles battled back to tie the set at 25-25 before Niagara took the next two points for the set win.
SET THREE (23-25)
The Bobcats exploded for four straight points off three kills and a service ace from Diaz. After the hot start from Diaz, Niagara battled back to tie the set at 11-11. The Purple Eagles pushed ahead 14-11 before QU called a timeout. QU was able to cut it to as close as 16-14 before a Niagara run put the Purple Eagles ahead 20-15 before taking the set 25-23.
SET FOUR (19-25)
QU and Niagara battled to a 13-13 tie before the Purple Eagles inched ahead 20-16. The deficit proved to be too great for the Bobcats, as they fell in the set 25-19 and in the match 3-1.
NOTES:
- Diaz totaled 26 kills and 11 digs for a double-double
- The double-double marked her third straight in as many contests and her third of the season
- Ka'ahanui tallied 35 assists and 18 digs for her third double-double of the season
- Ka'ahanui has recorded 30 or more assists in three contests this season
NEXT UP
- The Bobcats will be back in action on Sunday, Sept. 18, when QU continues MAAC play at Canisius
- First serve is set for noon
To stay up-to-date on news surrounding Quinnipiac volleyball, follow the program on social media @QU_WVB and on gobobcats.com.
Team Stats
QU
Niag
Kills
64
52
Errors
25
15
Attempts
183
171
Hitting %
.213
.216
Points
72
64
Assists
56
49
Aces
6
3
Blocks
2
9
Game Leaders
Kills
26
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Kills
14
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
7
Aces
2
Blocks
0
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