The Saint Xavier University Women’s Volleyball team is happier this week after scoring back to back wins last week. The Cougars dismissed both Trinity International University and Robert Morris University in three sets to move to an overall record of 14-13.
The team’s first victory of the week came against Trinity International University in front of the home fans at Saint Xavier University. SXU took it to the Trojans winning the match in three games: 25-22, 25-15, 27-25. The win came after a rough tournament, which saw the team lose two of three matches.
The team got a great effort from new junior defensive specialist/outside hitter Jessica Galotta. She had one of her best games of the season finishing with 10 kills and 15 digs. The Cougars were led on offense by sophomore middle blocker Heidi Gregerson who finished the game with 10 kills and added two blocks.
Junior setter Kelli Shaffer played very well once again tallying 28 assists, five digs, three kills, and a service ace. Defensively the team was led by junior libero Dominique Aramburu who had 18 digs and two aces on the night, and junior middle hitter Marie Hackert had six total blocks for the game. Freshmen defensive specialist Erica Harris provided nice contributions with nine digs and three aces. Trinity International was led by senior middle blocker Victoria Boyd who finished with 10 kills.
The next match on the slate was against the Eagles of Robert Morris University at RMU Athletic & Convocation Center in Arlington Heights, Ill. The Cougars won in three sets even though they were close games: 26-24, 25-22, 25-20.
The Cougars were led offensively by sophomore right side hitter Meghan Falsey who had 12 kills and co captain Marie Hackert added another 11 kills. Shaffer put in a great game by totaling 36 assists, seven digs, two kills, and two aces. Galotta had another good match with nine kills and five digs. Aramburu finished with a team high 12 digs.
There are two games left in the regular season for the women’s volleyball team before they start play in their conference tournament on Nov. 12. The team has went through its ups and downs this season but have fought through their struggles to achieve a 14 wins and still have yet to play their very best volleyball.
Next up for the Cougars is their last home game of the regular season against Judson University on Nov. 7 at Saint Xavier University. Everybody should come out and support the team one more time before the season ends.
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