PITTSFORD, N.Y. – The St. John Fisher women's volleyball team earned a dominant 3-0 sweep over Hartwick College on Saturday at the Manning and Napier Varsity Gym. With the win over Hartwick, Fisher extends its winning streak to seven. The Cardinals improve to 14-6 overall and 4-0 in Empire 8 play, while the Hawks fall to 8-9 overall and 3-2 in conference play.
How It Happened
The opening set featured both teams trading points before the Cardinals gained momentum with a 5-1 run to take a 7-4 lead. Junior outside hitter Lydia Fraser recorded two kills during the stretch. Fisher later used a 7-1 run to build a 22-10 advantage, with senior outside hitter Kaylene Noble adding two kills. The Cardinals closed out the set with a 25-13 win. Fraser led the way with six kills while hitting .400.
Fisher carried its momentum into the second set, opening up an 11-2 lead with an 11-1 run. Noble recorded two kills during the stretch as the Cardinals took control. Hartwick attempted to rally, but Fisher maintained its lead to secure a 25-14 set victory. Noble led the offense with five kills while hitting .500, while Fraser added three kills and three service aces.
The Cardinals and Hawks traded points early in the third set, tying the score at 9-9. Fisher then pulled away with an 8-1 run to take a 17-10 lead, with senior middle blocker Ana Gutman recording three kills during the stretch. The Cardinals completed the sweep with a 25-16 win. Gutman finished the set with five kills while hitting .400, while Noble and senior outside hitter Adeline Phillips each added three kills.
Match Notes
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Junior setter Zofia Keogh recorded 27 assists.
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Noble finished with 11 kills while hitting .391.
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Fraser added 11 kills while hitting .368 and recorded three service aces.
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The Cardinals hit .349 as a team, marking the sixth time this season they have hit above .300.
Up Next
The Cardinals will host SUNY Geneseo at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Manning and Napier Varsity Gym in Pittsford, N.Y.
