PITTSFORD, N.Y. – The St. John Fisher women's volleyball team swept SUNY Geneseo, 3-0, on Friday at the Manning and Napier Varsity Gym. With the win, the Cardinals remain the only undefeated team in Empire 8 play. Fisher improves to 15-6 overall and 5-0 in conference play, while Geneseo falls to 10-7 overall and 4-1 in the Empire 8.
How It Happened
The Cardinals came out strong in the opening set, scoring seven consecutive points to take a 7-1 lead. Sophomore outside hitter Kalyna Dannenberg recorded three kills during the run, while senior middle blocker Ana Gutman added two. Fisher later put together another 7-0 run to extend its advantage to 23-10, with senior outside hitter Kaylene Noble contributing two kills. The Cardinals closed out the set, 25-13. Gutman led the way with five kills while hitting .833, while Dannenberg and Noble added three kills apiece.
The second set featured back-and-forth play before Fisher gained control with a 6-1 run to take a 14-8 lead. Junior middle blocker Ashlen Croft, junior outside hitter Lydia Fraser, and Dannenberg each recorded two kills during the stretch. The Cardinals continued to build their advantage with an 8-2 run, extending the lead to 23-15. Gutman contributed three kills during the run as Fisher claimed the set, 25-17, to take a 2-0 match lead. Dannenberg led the Cardinals with six kills in the set, while Gutman added five.
The teams traded points early in the third set before Fisher pulled away with a 7-1 run to take an 18-10 lead. Gutman and Dannenberg each recorded two kills during the stretch. Geneseo attempted to rally late, but the Cardinals held on to secure the set, 25-20, and complete the sweep.
Game Notes
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Dannenberg led Fisher with 16 kills, marking her fourth match this season with at least 16 kills. She hit .324, her third match of the season with a hitting percentage above .300.
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Gutman finished with 13 kills while hitting .571, marking her third match this season with a hitting percentage above .500.
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Junior setter Zofia Keogh recorded 37 assists.
Up Next
The Cardinals travel to Brockport, New York, to face SUNY Brockport at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.
