Grand Rapids, Mich. – Women's Volleyball in their only match of the week picked up their 13th sweep on the season against Siena Heights. Highlighted by
Gianna Warwick's 16 digs and 38 assists from
Alison Pignataro. The Golden Eagles take a short bus ride for their next game to take on rival #15 Aquinas on Wednesday, October 15th at 7 p.m.
Game Recap – #RV Cornerstone – 3 Siena Heights – 0 (25-23, 25-19, 25-13)
First Set: Cornerstone – 25 Siena Heights – 23
- The Golden Eagles and the Saints traded points to start the first set tied 2-2.
- Cornerstone then went on a run which was led by Gabby and Gwyn VerBerkmoes.
- Aubrey Johnson continued the attack for CU with two kills to grow their lead to 19-12.
- Siena Heights fought back, getting back within one before a kill from Aubrey Johnson closed out the set.
Second Set: Cornerstone – 25 Siena Heights – 19
- Aubrey Johnson led off the second set with back-to-back service aces to give Cornerstone an early 3-1 advantage.
- The Golden Eagles added to their lead through Gwyn VerBerkmoes as she collected a pair of kills to take 8-4 lead in the set.
- Two kills from Aubrey Johnson helped grow the Golden Eagles lead to 22-12.
- Siena Heights attempted to mount another comeback, going on a seven-point run before an attack error gave CU their 25th point to finish the set.
Third Set: Cornerstone – 25 Siena Heights – 16
- The third set began well for both sides as it was a 4-4 battle early.
- The VerBerkmoes sisters continued to dominate as they boosted Cornerstone to an 8-5 lead in the set.
- Anastacia Trevino stood tall on the defensive side of the ball, collecting back-to-back blocks to give the Golden Eagles a six-point lead.
- Emmalee Murphy and Gabby VerBerkmoes put together some strong swings for the Golden Eagles for another five-point sequence.
- The Golden Eagles secured another sweep through a massive Gwyn VerBerkmoes kill closing set with a 25-16 win.
By The Numbers:
.292 – Cornerstone hit at a .292 compared to the Saints .102.
16 – Gianna Warick led the Golden Eagles with 16 digs in the match.
38 –
Alison Pignataro collected a season high 38 assists on the night
What's Next?
Women's Volleyball takes a short trip to rival #15 Aquinas on Wednesday, October 15th at 7 p.m.
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