The University of Akron Athletics
Friday, November 6
Akron, Ohio
6:00 pm
University of Akron
10-15,5-8MAC
3
vs
0
Central Michigan
0-26,0-13MAC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Mich. | 7 | 17 | 19 | 0 |
| Akron | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
November 06 | Women's Volleyball
AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron volleyball team delivered a dominant performance Friday night, sweeping Central Michigan 3-0 in Mid-American Conference action at James A. Rhodes Arena. The Zips controlled the match from the opening serve, earning set victories of 25-7, 25-17 and 25-19.
Akron (10-15, 5-8 MAC) opened the match with a commanding 25-7 first-set victory and maintained its momentum throughout the contest. The Zips finished with 43 kills and a .374 hitting percentage while limiting Central Michigan (0-26, 0-13 MAC) to 26 kills and a .102 hitting percentage. The match was played in front of 202 fans.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Set One: Akron 25, Central Michigan 7
The Zips stormed out of the gates, opening the match with a 9-0 run behind strong serving and efficient attacking. Vanessa Del Real and Reilly Chausse helped fuel the early advantage, while Akron continued to build its lead throughout the set. The Zips recorded 13 kills and hit .429 to cruise to a 25-7 win.
Set Two: Akron 25, Central Michigan 17
Akron carried its momentum into the second set, recording 14 kills and hitting .379. The Zips maintained control throughout the frame, using another balanced offensive effort to secure a 25-17 victory and take a 2-0 match lead.
Set Three: Akron 25, Central Michigan 19
The Zips completed the sweep with a 25-19 win in the third set. Akron posted 16 kills and hit .324, finishing the match with its most productive offensive set. The Zips closed out the three-set victory in 69 minutes.
GAME NOTES
Gash leads the attack: Delaney Gash paced Akron with 11 kills, adding two service aces and four digs. She finished with a .308 hitting percentage and a match-high 14 points.
Aeschliman delivers efficiently: Jordyn Aeschliman recorded nine kills on 13 attacks with just two errors, hitting .538. She also added a block assist and finished with 9.5 points.
Wilson provides offensive support: Lauren Wilson contributed nine kills while hitting .350 and added two block assists.
Christensen and Evans direct the offense: Clara Christensen led the Zips with 15 assists, while Payton Evans added 12 assists.
Del Real anchors the defense: Vanessa Del Real led Akron with 12 digs and contributed three assists and three service aces.
Chausse makes an impact at the service line: Reilly Chausse recorded three service aces and seven digs.
BY THE NUMBERS
Akron finished with 43 kills and a .374 hitting percentage, compared with Central Michigan's 26 kills and .102 hitting percentage.
The Zips recorded 10 service aces and four total blocks.
Akron totaled 45 digs, led by Del Real's 12.
The Zips hit .429 in the opening set, .379 in the second and .324 in the third.
Gash, Aeschliman and Wilson combined for 29 kills while hitting a collective .382.
Akron completed the sweep in 69 minutes.
UP NEXT
Akron continues its home series against Central Michigan on Saturday, Nov. 7, at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Akron (10-15, 5-8 MAC) opened the match with a commanding 25-7 first-set victory and maintained its momentum throughout the contest. The Zips finished with 43 kills and a .374 hitting percentage while limiting Central Michigan (0-26, 0-13 MAC) to 26 kills and a .102 hitting percentage. The match was played in front of 202 fans.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Set One: Akron 25, Central Michigan 7
The Zips stormed out of the gates, opening the match with a 9-0 run behind strong serving and efficient attacking. Vanessa Del Real and Reilly Chausse helped fuel the early advantage, while Akron continued to build its lead throughout the set. The Zips recorded 13 kills and hit .429 to cruise to a 25-7 win.
Set Two: Akron 25, Central Michigan 17
Akron carried its momentum into the second set, recording 14 kills and hitting .379. The Zips maintained control throughout the frame, using another balanced offensive effort to secure a 25-17 victory and take a 2-0 match lead.
Set Three: Akron 25, Central Michigan 19
The Zips completed the sweep with a 25-19 win in the third set. Akron posted 16 kills and hit .324, finishing the match with its most productive offensive set. The Zips closed out the three-set victory in 69 minutes.
GAME NOTES
Gash leads the attack: Delaney Gash paced Akron with 11 kills, adding two service aces and four digs. She finished with a .308 hitting percentage and a match-high 14 points.
Aeschliman delivers efficiently: Jordyn Aeschliman recorded nine kills on 13 attacks with just two errors, hitting .538. She also added a block assist and finished with 9.5 points.
Wilson provides offensive support: Lauren Wilson contributed nine kills while hitting .350 and added two block assists.
Christensen and Evans direct the offense: Clara Christensen led the Zips with 15 assists, while Payton Evans added 12 assists.
Del Real anchors the defense: Vanessa Del Real led Akron with 12 digs and contributed three assists and three service aces.
Chausse makes an impact at the service line: Reilly Chausse recorded three service aces and seven digs.
BY THE NUMBERS
Akron finished with 43 kills and a .374 hitting percentage, compared with Central Michigan's 26 kills and .102 hitting percentage.
The Zips recorded 10 service aces and four total blocks.
Akron totaled 45 digs, led by Del Real's 12.
The Zips hit .429 in the opening set, .379 in the second and .324 in the third.
Gash, Aeschliman and Wilson combined for 29 kills while hitting a collective .382.
Akron completed the sweep in 69 minutes.
UP NEXT
Akron continues its home series against Central Michigan on Saturday, Nov. 7, at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Players Mentioned
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OH/MB
/ Women's VolleyballTeam Stats
CMU
UA
Kills
26
43
Errors
16
9
Attempts
98
91
Hitting %
.102
.374
Points
35.0
57.0
Assists
24
41
Aces
3
10
Blocks
6
4
Game Leaders
Kills
11
Aces
2
Blocks
1
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
2
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