The University of Akron Athletics
University of Akron
8-14,3-7MAC
Miami (OH)
16-5,8-2MAC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 22 | 16 | 25 | 25 | 11 | 2 |
| Miami (OH) | 25 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 3 |
October 24 | Women's Volleyball
OXFORD, Ohio – The University of Akron volleyball team battled back from a two-set deficit to force a decisive fifth set but came up short in a 3-2 Mid-American Conference loss at Miami on Saturday afternoon at Millett Hall. The Zips fell by set scores of 22-25, 16-25, 25-21, 25-22 and 11-15.
Akron (8-14, 3-7 MAC) rallied to win the third and fourth sets before Miami (16-5, 8-2 MAC) secured the match in the fifth. The contest drew 502 fans.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Set One: Miami 25, Akron 22
Akron opened the match with a competitive first set, recording 12 kills, but Miami edged the Zips, 25-22. Jordyn Aeschliman helped lead the Akron attack as the Zips stayed within reach throughout the opening frame.
Set Two: Miami 25, Akron 16
The RedHawks took a 2-0 match lead with a 25-16 win in the second set. Akron recorded 10 kills but struggled to find its offensive rhythm as Miami hit .364 with 14 kills and just two errors.
Set Three: Akron 25, Miami 21
The Zips responded in the third set, using a more efficient offensive performance to earn a 25-21 victory. Akron posted 13 kills and hit .300, cutting the match deficit to one set.
Set Four: Akron 25, Miami 22
Akron kept its momentum in the fourth set, recording a match-best 19 kills while hitting .350. The Zips secured a 25-22 win to even the match at two sets apiece and force a decisive fifth set.
Set Five: Miami 15, Akron 11
The teams traded points early in the final set before Miami pulled away to claim a 15-11 victory and the match. Akron finished the afternoon with 61 kills and nine total blocks.
GAME NOTES
Aeschliman leads the attack: Jordyn Aeschliman paced Akron with 16 kills and hit .308. She added four total blocks and finished with a team-high 18.5 points.
Wilson and Musselman contribute: Lauren Wilson added 11 kills, while Jessie Musselman recorded 10 kills and two service aces.
Wolf controls the net: Lyndi Wolf led the Zips with five total blocks and added seven kills while hitting .357.
Christensen directs the offense: Clara Christensen recorded 27 assists, 15 digs and two service aces.
Del Real anchors the back row: Vanessa Del Real finished with 13 digs and seven assists.
Strong comeback effort: After dropping the first two sets, Akron won the third and fourth frames to force a fifth set.
BY THE NUMBERS
Akron finished with 61 kills and hit .183, compared with Miami's 57 kills and .224 hitting percentage.
The Zips recorded nine total blocks to Miami's six.
Akron totaled 71 digs, led by Christensen's 15 and Del Real's 13.
The Zips recorded four service aces, while Miami finished with eight.
Akron's best offensive stretch came in the fourth set, when it tallied 19 kills and hit .350.
UP NEXT
Akron continues MAC play on the road against Eastern Michigan on Friday, Oct. 30. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m. in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
