PORTSMOUTH, Ohio -- Shawnee State (7-12, 2-5) defeated Davis & Elkins, 3-0, Friday night at Waller Gymnasium.
Set 1
The Bears jumped out to a 5-1 lead in the opening set, highlighted by a kill from
Camille McIntosh and back-to-back-to-back aces by
Kaylee McInnis.
The Senators answered with a 7-5 run to trail 10-8, but Shawnee State retook control of the match with a 9-6 run to lead 19-14.
Leading 22-19, the Bears closed the frame on a 3-0 run to win, 25-19, and take a 1-0 match lead.
Set 2
Shawnee State began the second set on a 7-1 run behind three blocks by McIntosh and two from McInnis.
Leading 16-7, Shawnee State scored nine of the final 10 points to win, 25-8.
The Senators did not score consecutively at any point in the second set.
Set 3
Davis & Elkins led 5-4 to open the third before Shawnee State responded with a 6-1 run, highlighted by kills by McIntosh,
Bree Hicks and
Katelynn Boerger, to lead 10-6.
The Senators fought back to cut the Bears' lead to 14-12, but never trailed by less than two points for the remainder of the match.
Holding a 21-19 advantage, Shawnee State went on a 4-0 run to win, 25-19, and take the match in straight sets.
Bears by the Numbers
Bree Hicks led Shawnee State with seven kills, while
Katelynn Boerger and
Camille McIntosh each added six.
Jalynn West posted team highs in assists (22) and digs (11).
Kaylee McInnis recorded a career-high nine service aces. The freshman's final total is the most by any Bear in a single match this season.
Up Next
Shawnee State returns to action Saturday, Oct. 10, when it hosts Point Park at Waller Gymnasium in Portsmouth, Ohio. First serve is set for 3 p.m.
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