The Lancaster Bible College women's volleyball team wrapped up North Eastern Athletic Conference play on Saturday as the Chargers opened the day with a loss to Gallaudet, 3-1, but battled back to defeat Wilson, 3-0. Lancaster Bible is now 13-16 overall and finishes 8-5 in NEAC action. The Chargers' eight wins were good enough for Lancaster Bible to qualify for the NEAC Playoffs for the sixth straight season. Lancaster Bible's opponent in the NEAC Quarterfinals has not been determined as there are still matches to be played on Sunday throughout the conference.
Gallaudet 3, Lancaster Bible 1
22-25, 25-19, 25-18, 25-23
How it Happened: Lancaster Bible took the first set, 25-22, despite having just eight kills, while Gallaudet had 16. The Chargers couldn't hold the momentum however as Gallaudet battled back for wins in sets two and three. The fourth set was a close one as the teams battled back and forth, but Gallaudet was able to hold on and won, 25-23 as Lancaster Bible served it into the net to end the match.
By the Numbers: Lancaster Bible had 37 kills over the four sets, while Gallaudet had 50...Lancaster Bible had more digs than the Bison, 57-54...
Alyssa Bowen and
Emily Olson each had 12 kills for the Chargers...
Lauren Grimm and
Ashtyn Bouslog each had a team-high 14 digs for the Chargers...Olson added five blocks, while Bowen had two.
Information Hodge Podge: Lancaster Bible is now 0-9 all-time against Gallaudet...Adele Daniels led all players with 18 kills.
Lancaster Bible 3, Wilson 0Â
25-9, 25-7, 25-8
How it Happened: Lancaster Bible controlled play from the opening serve and cruised to an easy three-set victory. The Chargers held Wilson to single digits in each set, marking the first time this season Lancaster Bible has done that.
By the Numbers: Erin Harkey and
Jenny Lenko led the Chargers with six kills each...Lancaster Bible had 29 kills as a team and 33 digs...
Hannah Thompson had a team-high eight digs, while
Mandy Metzler led the Chargers with six assists...Thompson and Bouslog also paced Lancaster Bible with three aces each.
Information Hodge Podge: Lancaster Bible is now 12-2 all-time against Wilson...The Chargers are now 7-11 this season away from Horst Athletic Center.
Up Next: Lancaster Bible hosts Cairn and Goucher on Tuesday night...The Chargers will face the Highlanders at 5 p.m. and the Gophers at 7 p.m.