Sunday, October 14
Davidson, N.C.
1:00 PM
Davidson College
10-8, 3-4
3
vs
1
George Mason
6-11, 4-3
1
2
3
4
F
George Mason
14
25
24
22
1
Davidson
25
22
26
25
3
Volleyball Tops Mason for Third Straight Win
10/14/2018 4:25:00 PM | Volleyball
Box Score
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DAVIDSON, N.C. – Three up, three down.
The Davidson volleyball team won its third match of the week Sunday, downing George Mason 3-1 in Atlantic 10 play.
The Wildcats improved to 10-8 overall and 3-4 in the A-10 two days after beating George Washington by the same score, also in Belk Arena. The week also included a 3-0 non-conference victory at N.C. Central on Tuesday.
The three-match win streak matches the best of the season for the Wildcats, who defeated Marist, William & Mary and Charlotte in order in August.
"We went into this week thinking we had an opportunity for some good performances, and it was really nice to see the fruits of the hard work," said Davidson coach Chris Willis. "Our ability to minimize errors in these last three matches has been huge."
On Sunday, Davidson cruised to a 25-14 first set victory after racing to a 17-4 lead, which included five kills by Ciera Cockrell. George Mason (6-11, 4-3) responded with a 25-22 win in the second set before Davidson closed the win with 26-24 and 25-22 victories in the third and fourth.
"I saw a gritty effort when we didn't necessarily execute at a high level during the middle portion of the match," said Willis. "Our players stayed in it, and it helped them finish strong in the last two sets."
One match after posting her nation-leading fifth triple-double, Wildcat Mason Rooney led the way with 16 kills and 21 assists. Cockrell finished with 13 kills, and Hattie Rodriguez added 12. Sydney Champaigne had a team-high 22 assists, and Josie Treadwell led with 23 digs.
Up Next
The Wildcats will play their next two matches on the road. They visit Fordham Friday, Oct. 19 at noon and play at Rhode Island two days later.
DavidsonPhotos.com
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Three up, three down.
The Davidson volleyball team won its third match of the week Sunday, downing George Mason 3-1 in Atlantic 10 play.
The Wildcats improved to 10-8 overall and 3-4 in the A-10 two days after beating George Washington by the same score, also in Belk Arena. The week also included a 3-0 non-conference victory at N.C. Central on Tuesday.
The three-match win streak matches the best of the season for the Wildcats, who defeated Marist, William & Mary and Charlotte in order in August.
"We went into this week thinking we had an opportunity for some good performances, and it was really nice to see the fruits of the hard work," said Davidson coach Chris Willis. "Our ability to minimize errors in these last three matches has been huge."
On Sunday, Davidson cruised to a 25-14 first set victory after racing to a 17-4 lead, which included five kills by Ciera Cockrell. George Mason (6-11, 4-3) responded with a 25-22 win in the second set before Davidson closed the win with 26-24 and 25-22 victories in the third and fourth.
"I saw a gritty effort when we didn't necessarily execute at a high level during the middle portion of the match," said Willis. "Our players stayed in it, and it helped them finish strong in the last two sets."
One match after posting her nation-leading fifth triple-double, Wildcat Mason Rooney led the way with 16 kills and 21 assists. Cockrell finished with 13 kills, and Hattie Rodriguez added 12. Sydney Champaigne had a team-high 22 assists, and Josie Treadwell led with 23 digs.
Up Next
The Wildcats will play their next two matches on the road. They visit Fordham Friday, Oct. 19 at noon and play at Rhode Island two days later.
Team Stats
MASON
DAV
Kills
45
55
Errors
26
20
Attempts
146
161
Hitting %
.130
.217
Points
63.0
69.0
Assists
43
50
Aces
8
6
Blocks
10.0
8.0
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
16
Aces
2
Blocks
1
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
3
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