DELAWARE, Ohio – The Capital University volleyball team made the short trip to the campus of Ohio Wesleyan University on Wednesday for a matchup with the Battling Bishops at Branch Rickey Arena. Unfortunately, things did not go the Comets' way, losing the match in four sets, 3-1 (25-21, 20-25, 25-21, 25-13).
The Purple and White fall to 3-6 on the season.
OWU ascends to 2-7.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Comets came out strong, winning the first set by four points, 25-21, and looked to be in position to build their lead in the second. However, a strong stand by the Bishops (25-20) tied the match at one win apiece. Capital came back strong in the third set, bolstering out to an early lead. Things changed after a well-timed timeout swung the momentum back in the direction of Ohio Wesleyan (25-21) and the home squad took the match lead two sets to one. In the fourth, CU was outmatched and OWU would go one to take the set, 25-13, and the match, 3-1.
THE NUMBERS
Lindsay Rich and
Alissa Holler led the attack for the Comets. They each had 10 kills.
Caleigh Hamby rounded out the top of the kill column with nine.
Serving-wise, Capital recorded seven total aces.
Reagan Willoughby notched the most points from behind the line with three. She was followed closely by
Abby Brunner and Rich with two each.
The Purple and White blocked five attacks from OWU. Rich, Hamby, and
Larissa Smith all tied for the team-lead with two.
Willoughby was the leading assist-getter for CU, setting up 20 kills.
Jordyn Hoffman was close behind with 16 set-ups.
Brunner led the dig department with 19 in the game. Rich and Willoughby scooped up nine balls each, tying for second-most.
OPPOSITION LEADERS
Kills - Kaitlyn Peters (14)
Aces - Grace Cummings (4)
Blocks - Claire Solberg (6)
Assists - Lily Bechina (36)
Digs - Neah White (16)
UP NEXT
The Comets are back to tournament play on Friday , taking part in the Ginny Hunt Kilt Classic hosted by the College of Wooster. Capital will take on Chatham (2:30 P.M.) and Westminster (6:30 P.M.) on the first day.
