Friday, August 29
Norfolk, Va.
7 p.m.
West Virginia University
2-0,0-0Big 12
3
at
1
Old Dominion
0-2,0-0Sun Belt
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Old Dominion | 25 | 15 | 23 | 18 | 1 |
Strong Finish: Mountaineers End First Day of Quest for the Crown with a Win
August 29, 2025 11:08 PM | Volleyball
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University volleyball team (2-0, 0-0 Big 12) wrapped up the first day of the Quest for the Crown Tournament with a 3-1 victory over Old Dominion on Friday evening.
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Set scores were 22-25, 25-15, 25-23, and 25-18 in favor of the Mountaineers.
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Redshirt junior opposite Trinity Sheridan powered the offense with a match-high 16 kills on an efficient .367 hitting percentage. Junior outside hitter Nina Horning added 11 kills, while redshirt junior outside hitter Cassidy Tanton recorded a double-double with 10 kills and 11 digs—the 14th of her career. Redshirt junior setter Alexis Finnvold paced the offense with a match-high 32 assists.
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Defensively, senior libero LonDynn Betts anchored the back row with 17 digs, and junior middle blocker Maddy McGath led all players with five blocks.
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The Mountaineers return to action on Saturday, Aug. 30, when they face Fairfield at 1 p.m. ET to close out the Quest for the Crown Tournament inside the ODU Volleyball Center in Norfolk, Virginia. Live stats are available at WVUsports.com.
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For more information on the Mountaineers, follow @WVUVolleyball on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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Set scores were 22-25, 25-15, 25-23, and 25-18 in favor of the Mountaineers.
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Redshirt junior opposite Trinity Sheridan powered the offense with a match-high 16 kills on an efficient .367 hitting percentage. Junior outside hitter Nina Horning added 11 kills, while redshirt junior outside hitter Cassidy Tanton recorded a double-double with 10 kills and 11 digs—the 14th of her career. Redshirt junior setter Alexis Finnvold paced the offense with a match-high 32 assists.
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Defensively, senior libero LonDynn Betts anchored the back row with 17 digs, and junior middle blocker Maddy McGath led all players with five blocks.
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The Mountaineers return to action on Saturday, Aug. 30, when they face Fairfield at 1 p.m. ET to close out the Quest for the Crown Tournament inside the ODU Volleyball Center in Norfolk, Virginia. Live stats are available at WVUsports.com.
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For more information on the Mountaineers, follow @WVUVolleyball on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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Players Mentioned
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/ VolleyballTeam Stats
WVU
ODU
Kills
50
42
Errors
19
26
Attempts
134
133
Hitting %
.231
.120
Points
63.0
54.0
Assists
47
40
Aces
4
7
Blocks
9
5
Game Leaders
Kills
16
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
11
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
10
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
5
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