Saturday, September 21
Morgantown, W.Va.
10:00 a.m.
West Virginia University
7-4
3
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Eastern Kentucky
5-8
1
2
3
F
Eastern Kentucky
17
25
18
0
West Virginia
25
27
25
3
Photo by: Jennifer Shephard
WVU Earns its Sixth Sweep, Tops EKU
September 21, 2019 01:30 PM | Volleyball
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – After grinding out a sweep in its home opener on Friday evening, the West Virginia University volleyball team did not miss a beat Saturday morning, earning a 3-0 win over Eastern Kentucky at the WVU Coliseum. The Mountaineers (7-4) swept the Colonels (5-8) in set scores of 25-17, 27-25 and 25-18 in their second match of the 2019 Mountaineer Invitational.
With the win, West Virginia earned its sixth sweep of the season.
Junior middle blocker Katie DeMeo went six-for-six on the day for a 1.000 hitting efficiency. Senior right-side hitter Erin Slinde also was good for six kills, hitting a season-high .667, while redshirt junior middle blocker Audrey Adams added six kills for a .357 hitting percentage. Additionally, sophomore outside hitter Kristin Lux finished the match with a team-high nine kills, hitting .250 on the day.
Adams led the team's blocking efforts with four block assists. DeMeo pitched in with a solo stop and a pair of block assists. Senior outside hitter Katelyn Evans also added a trio of block assists.
Sophomore setter Lacey Zerwas dished out 30 assists, adding a team-high eight digs and two service aces in the match. Sophomore defensive specialist Keatan Broughton also served up a pair of aces.
WVU posted 38 kills on 92 attacks for a .315 hitting percentage. The Mountaineers held the Colonels to a .180 clip, as EKU recorded 43 kills and four team blocks on the day.
The Mountaineers started the first set on a 5-0 scoring run and never looked back. WVU later capitalized on an EKU service error to start another scoring surge, as junior defensive specialist Alexa Hasting serving up an ace for the 19-16 advantage. Another miscue from Eastern Kentucky forced the Colonels to take their first timeout of the stanza, down 20-16. The Mountaineers continued to roll though, scoring five of the last six points for the 25-17 victory and 1-0 lead in the match.
After playing to 20 ties and 12 lead changes throughout the course of the set, West Virginia used three consecutive points to close out the second stanza with a 27-25 win. With Eastern Kentucky holding a slim, 22-21 advantage, DeMeo was able to find the floor twice, as the Mountaineers regained the lead at 23-22. However, back-to-back Colonel kills put EKU at set point at 24-23. West Virginia called a timeout to reset, as Eastern Kentucky served into the net out of the stoppage to extend the set. EKU put down a kill, but Lux came up with a huge swing of her own to bring WVU to set point at 26-25. Broughton then served up her second ace of the day, as the Mountaineers claimed the 27-25 second-set win for the 2-0 match lead.
The Mountaineers got into a rhythm early in the third set, using a trio of scoring runs for the 13-5 lead midway through the frame. The two squads exchanged points down the stretch, but a 5-0 scoring run from WVU put the Mountaineers on top for good at 21-12. The Colonels came within five at 23-18, but back-to-back EKU errors helped WVU claim the 25-18 third-set win, as well as the 3-0 triumph in the match.
West Virginia returns to the court later this evening, as the squad goes head-to-head with Navy (5-4) at 7 p.m. The Mountaineers will host a canned food drive during their evening tilt. Fans who bring a canned food item to donate to The Rack, WVU's student food bank, are eligible for a discounted ticket ($3). The second autograph session of the year also will follow the match against the Midshipmen.
Fans can purchase tickets by visiting WVUGAME.com, calling 1-800-WVUGAME or at the Mountaineer Ticket Office, located at the Gold Gate of the WVU Coliseum. All tickets are general admission.
When purchasing online, tickets are $5 each and $3 for groups of 10 or more. At the WVU Coliseum ticket window, tickets will be $7 for adults, $5 for youth and seniors and $3 for groups. The discounted online pricing will be available until first serve on game day. Fans are encouraged to order tickets in advance online at WVUGAME.com to avoid lines at the gate.
Tickets for WVU students are free with a valid student I.D.
For more information on the Mountaineers, visit WVUsports.com and follow WVUVolleyball on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
With the win, West Virginia earned its sixth sweep of the season.
Junior middle blocker Katie DeMeo went six-for-six on the day for a 1.000 hitting efficiency. Senior right-side hitter Erin Slinde also was good for six kills, hitting a season-high .667, while redshirt junior middle blocker Audrey Adams added six kills for a .357 hitting percentage. Additionally, sophomore outside hitter Kristin Lux finished the match with a team-high nine kills, hitting .250 on the day.
Adams led the team's blocking efforts with four block assists. DeMeo pitched in with a solo stop and a pair of block assists. Senior outside hitter Katelyn Evans also added a trio of block assists.
Sophomore setter Lacey Zerwas dished out 30 assists, adding a team-high eight digs and two service aces in the match. Sophomore defensive specialist Keatan Broughton also served up a pair of aces.
WVU posted 38 kills on 92 attacks for a .315 hitting percentage. The Mountaineers held the Colonels to a .180 clip, as EKU recorded 43 kills and four team blocks on the day.
The Mountaineers started the first set on a 5-0 scoring run and never looked back. WVU later capitalized on an EKU service error to start another scoring surge, as junior defensive specialist Alexa Hasting serving up an ace for the 19-16 advantage. Another miscue from Eastern Kentucky forced the Colonels to take their first timeout of the stanza, down 20-16. The Mountaineers continued to roll though, scoring five of the last six points for the 25-17 victory and 1-0 lead in the match.
After playing to 20 ties and 12 lead changes throughout the course of the set, West Virginia used three consecutive points to close out the second stanza with a 27-25 win. With Eastern Kentucky holding a slim, 22-21 advantage, DeMeo was able to find the floor twice, as the Mountaineers regained the lead at 23-22. However, back-to-back Colonel kills put EKU at set point at 24-23. West Virginia called a timeout to reset, as Eastern Kentucky served into the net out of the stoppage to extend the set. EKU put down a kill, but Lux came up with a huge swing of her own to bring WVU to set point at 26-25. Broughton then served up her second ace of the day, as the Mountaineers claimed the 27-25 second-set win for the 2-0 match lead.
The Mountaineers got into a rhythm early in the third set, using a trio of scoring runs for the 13-5 lead midway through the frame. The two squads exchanged points down the stretch, but a 5-0 scoring run from WVU put the Mountaineers on top for good at 21-12. The Colonels came within five at 23-18, but back-to-back EKU errors helped WVU claim the 25-18 third-set win, as well as the 3-0 triumph in the match.
West Virginia returns to the court later this evening, as the squad goes head-to-head with Navy (5-4) at 7 p.m. The Mountaineers will host a canned food drive during their evening tilt. Fans who bring a canned food item to donate to The Rack, WVU's student food bank, are eligible for a discounted ticket ($3). The second autograph session of the year also will follow the match against the Midshipmen.
Fans can purchase tickets by visiting WVUGAME.com, calling 1-800-WVUGAME or at the Mountaineer Ticket Office, located at the Gold Gate of the WVU Coliseum. All tickets are general admission.
When purchasing online, tickets are $5 each and $3 for groups of 10 or more. At the WVU Coliseum ticket window, tickets will be $7 for adults, $5 for youth and seniors and $3 for groups. The discounted online pricing will be available until first serve on game day. Fans are encouraged to order tickets in advance online at WVUGAME.com to avoid lines at the gate.
Tickets for WVU students are free with a valid student I.D.
For more information on the Mountaineers, visit WVUsports.com and follow WVUVolleyball on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Team Stats
EKU
WVU
Kills
43
38
Errors
23
9
Attempts
111
92
Hitting %
.180
.315
Points
49.0
52.0
Assists
37
35
Aces
2
5
Blocks
4.0
9.0
Game Leaders
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Players Mentioned
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