ELMIRA, N.Y. – The St. John Fisher women's volleyball team swept Elmira College, 3-0, on Friday to extend its winning streak to 11 matches. The Cardinals improve to 18-6 overall and 8-0 in Empire 8 play, remaining atop the conference standings, while the Soaring Eagles fall to 1-17 overall and 0-8 in conference play.
How It Happened
Fisher came out strong in the opening set, taking an early 6-1 lead behind three service aces from junior outside hitter Lydia Fraser. With the Cardinals leading 12-8, Fisher took control with a 13-1 run to secure a 25-9 victory. Fraser led the Cardinals with four kills and four service aces in the set, while senior outside hitter Kaylene Noble added three kills.
The second set featured back-and-forth play as neither team gained a significant advantage. With the score tied at 4-4, Fisher went on a 4-0 run to take an 8-4 lead. The Cardinals maintained their advantage for the remainder of the set, holding off Elmira to claim a 25-19 victory. Sophomore middle blocker Teagan Moore and senior outside hitter Emma Lawler each recorded three kills in the set.
The final set remained competitive, featuring nine ties and four lead changes. Trailing 16-14 midway through the set, Fisher responded with a 5-1 run, highlighted by two kills from senior outside hitter Adeline Phillips. The Cardinals closed out the set with two consecutive kills to secure a 25-20 victory. Lawler and Phillips each finished the set with four kills.
Match Notes
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Fraser recorded seven kills while hitting .400 and added six service aces, marking her third consecutive match with at least six aces.
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Fraser now has 188 career service aces, moving into second place in Fisher's career record book.
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Lawler finished with seven kills while hitting .636, her highest hitting percentage of the season.
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Junior setter Zofia Keogh recorded 14 assists, while junior setter Cadence Milligan added 12.
Up Next
The Cardinals return home to face Keuka College at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Manning and Napier Varsity Gym in Pittsford, N.Y. Fisher will honor its seniors during Senior Day ceremony.
