Findlay Deals Walsh Their First Conference Defeat | Secures Fifth Straight Sweep
North Canton, Ohio- Like they have in the last four contests, the University of Findlay volleyball team recorded a 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-20) sweep this time over the Walsh University Cavaliers. The win, which came on Saturday, Nov. 1 inside the Cecchini Center, gives Findlay a 19-3 record on the season and a 10-1 mark in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC). Meanwhile, Walsh falls to 19-6 and is handed their first conference loss, falling to 11-1 in the G-MAC.
Findlay set the tone early, jumping out to a 10-4 lead in the opening set. The Oilers extended their advantage to as much as eight before a 5-0 run from the home team cut the deficit to one. Undeterred, Findlay closed strong, scoring six of the final nine points to secure the 25-20 win.
The Oilers once again started strong in the second set, jumping out to an 11-5 lead. They stretched the advantage to 21-10 before Walsh mounted a late push, scoring 10 of the final 15 points, including a 6-1 run. Still, Findlay held firm to claim the 25-20 victory and take a 2-0 lead in the match.
Findlay kept the momentum rolling, building an 11-7 lead that stretched to 18-12. The Oilers never looked back, closing out the set 25-20 to complete the sweep of the Cavaliers.
As a team the Oilers hit .198 recording 45 kills. Meanwhile, they held Walsh to just a .126 clip.
Findlay was led by senior Lauren Foerster, who tallied 12 kills while hitting an impressive .391. She also added a block and four digs.
Sophomore Grace Auer continued her strong play, contributing seven kills and 11 digs, while junior Hannah Miller anchored the defense with a team-high 16 digs and two service aces.
Senior Emma White directed the offense efficiently, dishing out 31 assists to go along with two aces and nine digs.
Findlay will be back in action on Friday, Nov. 7 as they welcome Kentucky Wesleyan to Niekamp Arena. That match is scheduled to begin at 7pm.
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