FILMORE, N.Y. — The St. John Fisher women's volleyball team earned a pair of 3-1 victories Saturday, defeating Houghton University in the opener before taking down Buffalo State. With the two wins, the Cardinals improved to 11-6 overall and 2-0 in Empire 8 play.
How It Happened: St. John Fisher 3, Houghton 1
The opening set featured back-and-forth play, with both teams trading points early. Leading 13-12, the Cardinals used an 8-2 run to build a 21-14 advantage. Fisher then scored four consecutive points to close out the set, 25-15. Senior outside hitter Kaylene Noble and sophomore middle blocker Teagan Moore each recorded three kills in the set.
Houghton came out strong in the second set, taking an early 8-2 lead. The Cardinals responded with a 9-3 run to take an 11-10 advantage. Fisher continued to take control, using a 10-1 run to extend its lead to 22-14. The Cardinals closed out the set, 25-20, behind four kills from Noble and three service aces from sophomore libero Audrey Vogt.
The third set was tied at 12-12 before the Highlanders went on a 10-2 run to take a 22-14 lead. Houghton closed out the set, 25-17, cutting Fisher's lead to 2-1.
In the fourth set, the Cardinals jumped out to a 9-5 lead. Later in the set, Fisher used a 9-1 run, with Noble recording three kills during the stretch. Houghton attempted to rally, but the Cardinals held on to win the set, 25-18, and secure the 3-1 victory.
Match Notes
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Noble finished with 18 kills, marking her second match this season with 18 or more kills.
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Junior setter Zofia Keogh recorded 32 assists.
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Vogt set a career high with five service aces.
How It Happened: St. John Fisher 3, Buffalo State 1
The opening set featured back-and-forth play, with neither team able to gain an early advantage. Fisher then went on a 9-1 run to take a 13-7 lead, with Noble recording two kills during the stretch. The Cardinals finished the set strong, winning 25-2, with Noble leading the offense with seven kills.
Fisher carried its momentum into the second set, opening with a 6-0 run. Senior outside hitter Emma Lawler recorded three kills during the stretch. The Cardinals closed out the set with a 9-2 run to secure a 25-19 victory. Lawler and senior middle blocker Ana Gutman each recorded four kills in the set.
Early in the third set, the Bengals used an 8-0 run to take an 11-5 lead. The Cardinals responded with a 6-1 run to pull within one at 18-17. Buffalo State maintained its momentum, however, and secured the set, 26-24.
The fourth set was tightly contested from the start, with the score tied at 7-7 early and again at 16-16. Fisher then took control late in the set. Senior outside hitter Adeline Phillips and Lawler each recorded four kills as the Cardinals closed out the set, 25-20, to secure the 3-1 victory.
Match Notes
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Noble finished with 18 kills for the second consecutive match.
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Lawler set a career high with 13 kills.
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Keogh recorded 43 assists, marking her fourth match this season with 40 or more assists.
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Phillips set a career high with 28 digs.
Up Next
The Cardinals will face William Smith College at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Manning and Napier Varsity Gym in Pittsford, N.Y.
