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Volleyball Earns Five-Set Victory over Iona
11/16/2024 7:50:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
HAMDEN, Conn. – The Quinnipiac volleyball team secured their fourth conference win in a row in a five-set match against Iona Saturday afternoon.
The Bobcats extended their winning streak to four matches as three different Bobcats recorded double-digits in kills. Yagmur Gunes with 20, Leilani-kai Giusta with 17 and Elena Giacomini with 16.
LOCATION
Hynes Athletic Center | New Rochelle, NY.
Records
Quinnipiac Bobcats (17-12, 14-3 MAAC) | Iona Gaels (9-20, 7-10 MAAC)
Quinnipiac 3, Iona 2
SET ONE (25-14, Quinnipiac)
The Bobcats started strong with a 3-0 run, countered by a 3-0 response from Iona. Quinnipiac then found their rhythm, going on an 8-2 surge to lead 13-9 and closing the set with an 11-3 run to win 25-14.
SET TWO (19-25)
Iona came out swinging in the second set with a 5-1 start. Despite a 5-0 run from Quinnipiac to take a 10-7 lead, Iona answered with a decisive 9-2 rally and closed the set on a 3-0 run to win 25-19.
SET THREE (25-18)
After an early 2-0 lead from Iona, the Bobcats responded with a 4-0 run. Trailing by a point at 13-12, Quinnipiac took over with an 11-3 run to take the third set 25-18.
SET FOUR (21-25)
Quinnipiac began the fourth set with a 3-0 run, but Iona returned with a 4-0 rally. Despite the Bobcats taking a 9-6 lead, Iona closed strong, going on a 7-2 run to win 25-21 and force a fifth set.
SET FIVE (15-12)
In the final set, the Bobcats maintained a slim lead and pulled away with a 6-3 run to go up 12-9. Iona tied it at 12-12, but Quinnipiac sealed the match with a 3-0 run to win 15-12.
NOTES:
NEXT UP
The Bobcats will stay on the road as they travel to Riverdale, NY, to face Manhattan on November 17 at noon as they will play their last regular season MACC game.
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To stay current on Quinnipiac volleyball news, follow the program on social media @QU_WVB and gobobcats.com.
The Bobcats extended their winning streak to four matches as three different Bobcats recorded double-digits in kills. Yagmur Gunes with 20, Leilani-kai Giusta with 17 and Elena Giacomini with 16.
LOCATION
Hynes Athletic Center | New Rochelle, NY.
Records
Quinnipiac Bobcats (17-12, 14-3 MAAC) | Iona Gaels (9-20, 7-10 MAAC)
Quinnipiac 3, Iona 2
SET ONE (25-14, Quinnipiac)
The Bobcats started strong with a 3-0 run, countered by a 3-0 response from Iona. Quinnipiac then found their rhythm, going on an 8-2 surge to lead 13-9 and closing the set with an 11-3 run to win 25-14.
SET TWO (19-25)
Iona came out swinging in the second set with a 5-1 start. Despite a 5-0 run from Quinnipiac to take a 10-7 lead, Iona answered with a decisive 9-2 rally and closed the set on a 3-0 run to win 25-19.
SET THREE (25-18)
After an early 2-0 lead from Iona, the Bobcats responded with a 4-0 run. Trailing by a point at 13-12, Quinnipiac took over with an 11-3 run to take the third set 25-18.
SET FOUR (21-25)
Quinnipiac began the fourth set with a 3-0 run, but Iona returned with a 4-0 rally. Despite the Bobcats taking a 9-6 lead, Iona closed strong, going on a 7-2 run to win 25-21 and force a fifth set.
SET FIVE (15-12)
In the final set, the Bobcats maintained a slim lead and pulled away with a 6-3 run to go up 12-9. Iona tied it at 12-12, but Quinnipiac sealed the match with a 3-0 run to win 15-12.
NOTES:
- Three different Bobcats recorded double-digit kills: Yagmur Gunes, with 20 kills which is her fourth in a row, Leilani-kai Giusta with 17 and Elena Giacomini with 16, with her 10th in a row.
- Yagmur Gunes (17/15) and Elena Giacomini (16/20) both recorded double-double in kills and digs.
- The Bobcats had 61 kills to Iona's 45.
- Quinnipiac registered a total of 56 assists, with Chloe Ka'ahanui leading the way with 33.
NEXT UP
The Bobcats will stay on the road as they travel to Riverdale, NY, to face Manhattan on November 17 at noon as they will play their last regular season MACC game.
FOLLOW US
To stay current on Quinnipiac volleyball news, follow the program on social media @QU_WVB and gobobcats.com.
Team Stats
QU
Iona
Kills
61
45
Errors
36
26
Attempts
187
162
Hitting %
.134
.117
Points
76.0
66.0
Assists
56
40
Aces
7
4
Blocks
8
17
Game Leaders
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