Weber State University Athletics
Friday, January 22
Ogden
6:00 PM
Weber State University
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Eastern Washington
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Eastern Wash.
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Weber St.
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Photo by: Robert Casey
Wildcats take down Eagles in season opener
1/22/2021 9:20:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
OGDEN, UT - The Wildcats earned their first victory Friday against Eagles 3-1 in Ogden, Utah at the Swenson Gym.
Eastern Washington started out strong in the first set against Weber State, and earned the first set point. The Eagles racked up 12 kills, just four more than the Wildcats. Though the Wildcats had just as many attack attempts as the Eagles in the first set, they were unable to capitalize on their chances. The first set ended 25-18 for the Eagles.
The Wildcats took control in set two, and earned the set victory at 25-15. Weber State had 11 kills, two service aces, and three blocks, and had the momentum moving into set three. The Wildcats went on to earn the third set point 25-21, and the fourth a dominating 25-10.
Many of the Wildcats had great performances, and helped lead the team to victory. Rylin Adams was a big leader on the court, earning 15 kills, four block assists, and 27 digs. Ashlyn Power earned 36 assists and two aces; and Dani Nay played a big role in the attack and defense as well, earning 14 kills, three aces, and 20 digs.
The Wildcats are looking forward to meeting the Eagles again out on the court Saturday, January 23rd, at 4:00 pm in the Swenson Gym. Live streaming of the match will be available at WeberStateSports.com.
Go Wildcats!
Eastern Washington started out strong in the first set against Weber State, and earned the first set point. The Eagles racked up 12 kills, just four more than the Wildcats. Though the Wildcats had just as many attack attempts as the Eagles in the first set, they were unable to capitalize on their chances. The first set ended 25-18 for the Eagles.
The Wildcats took control in set two, and earned the set victory at 25-15. Weber State had 11 kills, two service aces, and three blocks, and had the momentum moving into set three. The Wildcats went on to earn the third set point 25-21, and the fourth a dominating 25-10.
Many of the Wildcats had great performances, and helped lead the team to victory. Rylin Adams was a big leader on the court, earning 15 kills, four block assists, and 27 digs. Ashlyn Power earned 36 assists and two aces; and Dani Nay played a big role in the attack and defense as well, earning 14 kills, three aces, and 20 digs.
The Wildcats are looking forward to meeting the Eagles again out on the court Saturday, January 23rd, at 4:00 pm in the Swenson Gym. Live streaming of the match will be available at WeberStateSports.com.
Go Wildcats!
Rylin Adams @roberts_rylin led the Wildcats with 15 kills for a season-opening win on her birthday! ?? #WeAreWeber #Invictus #PurpleReign pic.twitter.com/o56CnzrphD
— Weber State Volleyball (@weberstatevb) January 23, 2021
Team Stats
EWU
Weber
Kills
38
44
Errors
28
16
Attempts
123
113
Hitting %
.081
.248
Points
48
63
Assists
35
41
Aces
2
8
Blocks
8
11
Game Leaders
Kills
15
Aces
2
Blocks
5
Kills
14
Aces
3
Blocks
0
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
7
Players Mentioned
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