The University of Akron Athletics
Friday, September 18
Cleveland, Ohio
6:00 pm
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Cleveland State
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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 25 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Cleveland St. | 13 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 1 |
Akron Defeats Cleveland State 3-1, Sweeps Season Series
September 18 | Women's Volleyball
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The University of Akron volleyball team earned its second consecutive victory on Friday evening, rallying past Cleveland State, 3-1, at Woodling Gym. Akron won the first set, 25-13, and went on to defeat Cleveland State 3-1, with set scores of 25-13, 21-25, 25-19, 25-23, to improve to 5-6 on the season.
Akron used a balanced offensive attack to overcome the early deficit, finishing the match with 47 kills and a .301 hitting percentage. The Zips also recorded 46 assists, 60 digs, 10 service aces and 10.0 total blocks.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Cleveland State controlled the opening set, hitting .444 while Akron managed a .094 hitting percentage as the Vikings claimed a 25-13 victory.
The Zips answered in the second set, overcoming a competitive start to take a 25-21 win. Akron hit .222 in the frame and used a 17-kill offensive effort to even the match at 1-1.
Akron carried the momentum into the third set, building a lead and holding off the Vikings, 25-19. The Zips hit .286 in the frame while limiting Cleveland State to a .200 hitting percentage.
The fourth set featured 11 tie scores and two lead changes as both teams battled throughout. Akron closed strong, securing a 25-23 victory to complete the 3-1 comeback.
BY THE NUMBERS
47 – Akron kills in the four-set victory.
.301 – Akron's hitting percentage for the match.
10 – Total team blocks recorded by the Zips.
10 – Akron service aces.
60 – Akron digs.
17 – Akron kills in the second set, its highest total of the match.
85% – Cleveland State's first-ball sideout percentage in the opening set.
2 – Consecutive victories for the Zips.
GAME NOTES
• Akron improved to 5-6 overall with the victory, while Cleveland State fell to 3-8.
• The Zips won three consecutive sets after dropping the opening frame.
• Lyndi Wolf led Akron with 10 kills and hit .471 for the match.
• Jordyn Aeschliman and Noelle Aprati each added eight kills, while Chidera Ozoh contributed five kills on a .571 hitting percentage.
• Delaney Gash recorded eight kills, 21 digs and three service aces.
• Vanessa Del Real finished with 15 digs, while Masa Prascevic directed the Akron offense with 15 assists.
• Akron's 10.0 team blocks marked a strong defensive effort at the net.
• The Zips finished the match with 39 digs credited to their primary defensive unit and held Cleveland State to a .232 team hitting percentage.
• Akron returns to action with its next scheduled match as it continues preparation for Mid-American Conference play.
UP NEXT
The Zips enter final non-conference match on the road at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio against Xavier on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m.
Akron used a balanced offensive attack to overcome the early deficit, finishing the match with 47 kills and a .301 hitting percentage. The Zips also recorded 46 assists, 60 digs, 10 service aces and 10.0 total blocks.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Cleveland State controlled the opening set, hitting .444 while Akron managed a .094 hitting percentage as the Vikings claimed a 25-13 victory.
The Zips answered in the second set, overcoming a competitive start to take a 25-21 win. Akron hit .222 in the frame and used a 17-kill offensive effort to even the match at 1-1.
Akron carried the momentum into the third set, building a lead and holding off the Vikings, 25-19. The Zips hit .286 in the frame while limiting Cleveland State to a .200 hitting percentage.
The fourth set featured 11 tie scores and two lead changes as both teams battled throughout. Akron closed strong, securing a 25-23 victory to complete the 3-1 comeback.
BY THE NUMBERS
47 – Akron kills in the four-set victory.
.301 – Akron's hitting percentage for the match.
10 – Total team blocks recorded by the Zips.
10 – Akron service aces.
60 – Akron digs.
17 – Akron kills in the second set, its highest total of the match.
85% – Cleveland State's first-ball sideout percentage in the opening set.
2 – Consecutive victories for the Zips.
GAME NOTES
• Akron improved to 5-6 overall with the victory, while Cleveland State fell to 3-8.
• The Zips won three consecutive sets after dropping the opening frame.
• Lyndi Wolf led Akron with 10 kills and hit .471 for the match.
• Jordyn Aeschliman and Noelle Aprati each added eight kills, while Chidera Ozoh contributed five kills on a .571 hitting percentage.
• Delaney Gash recorded eight kills, 21 digs and three service aces.
• Vanessa Del Real finished with 15 digs, while Masa Prascevic directed the Akron offense with 15 assists.
• Akron's 10.0 team blocks marked a strong defensive effort at the net.
• The Zips finished the match with 39 digs credited to their primary defensive unit and held Cleveland State to a .232 team hitting percentage.
• Akron returns to action with its next scheduled match as it continues preparation for Mid-American Conference play.
UP NEXT
The Zips enter final non-conference match on the road at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio against Xavier on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m.
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's VolleyballTeam Stats
UA
CSU
Kills
47
53
Errors
16
24
Attempts
103
125
Hitting %
.301
.232
Points
64.0
64.0
Assists
46
52
Aces
7
4
Blocks
10
7
Game Leaders
Kills
10
Aces
2
Blocks
3
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
5
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
0
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