Saturday, September 3
Dover, Del. / Memorial Hall
12:00 PM
Quinnipiac University
0-3,0-0MAAC
0
at
3
Delaware State
3-2,0-0MEAC
1
2
3
F
Quinnipiac
14
18
20
0
Delaware St.
25
25
25
3
Bobcats Fall in Three Sets at Delaware State
9/3/2022 2:01:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
DOVER, DEL. – Despite a team-best seven kills from first-year Ginevra Giovagnoni, the Quinnipiac volleyball team fell short on the road against Delaware State in three sets Saturday afternoon inside of Memorial Hall.
Fellow first-year Damla Gunes added a team-high 18 assists and 11 digs for a double-double.
LOCATION
Memorial Hall | Dover, Del.
Records
Quinnipiac (1-2, 0-0 MAAC) | Delaware State (2-2, 0-0 MEAC)
DELAWARE STATE 3, QUINNIPIAC 0
QUINNIPIAC STATISTICAL LEADERS
The Bobcats found themselves trailing early in the set, 8-3, before battling back to cut the deficit to 8-6. However the Hornets withstood the run and extended their lead to 11-6 to force a Quinnipiac timeout. The Bobcats were able to trim the deficit to 11-10 behind a kill from Nicole Legg, two kills from Ginevra Giovagnoni and a service ace from Yagmur Gunes. Delaware State withstood Quinnipiac's run, extending its lead to 20-14 before taking the first set, 25-14.
SET TWO (25-18)
The two sides played to an early 8-8 tie in the set before Delaware State pulled ahead 12-8 to force Quinnipiac to take a timeout. Out of the timeout, the Hornets built their lead to 20-14 before Quinnipiac called a second timeout. The deficit proved to be too great for the Bobcats, as they eventually fell in the set, 25-18.
SET THREE (25-20)
The two sides were even nearly midway through the set at 13-13 before Delaware State pushed ahead 18-14. However, the Bobcats battled back behind a kill from Lexi Morse, a Delaware State attack error and a service ace from Giovagnoni to trim the deficit to 18-17. However, it wasn't enough as the Hornets built its lead to 21-18 before taking the set 25-20 and the match, 3-0.
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.
Fellow first-year Damla Gunes added a team-high 18 assists and 11 digs for a double-double.
LOCATION
Memorial Hall | Dover, Del.
Records
Quinnipiac (1-2, 0-0 MAAC) | Delaware State (2-2, 0-0 MEAC)
DELAWARE STATE 3, QUINNIPIAC 0
QUINNIPIAC STATISTICAL LEADERS
- Kills: Ginevra Giovagnoni (7), Alexandra Tennon (6), Two tied (4)
- Assists: Damla Gunes (18), Faavae Kimsel Moe (3)
- Digs: Damla Gunes (11), Faavae Kimsel Moe (7), Aryanah Diaz (7)
The Bobcats found themselves trailing early in the set, 8-3, before battling back to cut the deficit to 8-6. However the Hornets withstood the run and extended their lead to 11-6 to force a Quinnipiac timeout. The Bobcats were able to trim the deficit to 11-10 behind a kill from Nicole Legg, two kills from Ginevra Giovagnoni and a service ace from Yagmur Gunes. Delaware State withstood Quinnipiac's run, extending its lead to 20-14 before taking the first set, 25-14.
SET TWO (25-18)
The two sides played to an early 8-8 tie in the set before Delaware State pulled ahead 12-8 to force Quinnipiac to take a timeout. Out of the timeout, the Hornets built their lead to 20-14 before Quinnipiac called a second timeout. The deficit proved to be too great for the Bobcats, as they eventually fell in the set, 25-18.
SET THREE (25-20)
The two sides were even nearly midway through the set at 13-13 before Delaware State pushed ahead 18-14. However, the Bobcats battled back behind a kill from Lexi Morse, a Delaware State attack error and a service ace from Giovagnoni to trim the deficit to 18-17. However, it wasn't enough as the Hornets built its lead to 21-18 before taking the set 25-20 and the match, 3-0.
NOTES
- Giovagnoni led the way with seven kills and added four digs
- Giovagnoni has led the Bobcats in kills in three matches this season
- Damla Gunes led the way with 18 assists and added 11 digs
- The double-double marked her second of the season
- Gunes has led QU in assists in two matches
NEXT UP
- The Bobcats will be back in action on Friday, Sept. 9 when they open play at the Comfort Inn-Vitational, hosted by Morehead State
- QU will take on Morehead State on Sept. 9 at 11 a.m., followed by a contest against North Alabama at 4:30 p.m.
- The Bobcats will wrap up play at the tournament against Robert Morris on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 11 a.m.
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
DSU
Kills
24
40
Errors
22
11
Attempts
90
87
Hitting %
.022
.333
Points
34
58
Assists
23
37
Aces
5
8
Blocks
5
10
Game Leaders
Kills
7
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
2
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