Saturday, October 28
Bronx, N.Y.
6 p.m.
Davidson College
14-9,6-7Atlantic 10
0
at
3
Fordham
16-7,7-6Atlantic 10
1
2
3
F
Davidson
23
24
18
0
Fordham
25
26
25
3
Photo by: Tim Cowie/DavidsonPhotos.com
Wildcats Fall at Fordham
10/28/2023 8:44:00 PM | Volleyball
BRONX, N.Y. – Despite pushing Fordham to its limit in the first two sets, the Davidson volleyball team dropped a 3-0 contest to the Rams inside Rose Hill Gymnasium on Saturday evening.
The result moves the Wildcats to 14-9 overall and 6-7 in Atlantic 10 play while Fordham improves to 15-7 and 6-6 in the league.
Emma Slusser led the Wildcats with an impressive 13 kills on 22 swings (.318) while fellow sophomore Kayla Davis hit an impressive .375.
In total, Fordham produced 10 blocks and five service aces as opposed to Davidson's seven stops and four aces.
After dropping set one 25-23, the Wildcats took a 14-13 lead in the second after a kill from Isabel Decker. From there, the Rams rattled off a 7-2 run to pull ahead 20-16 before the 'Cats rallied to pull back in front at set point, 24-23. Despite being within reach, thanks to a Slusser kill and Bella Brady ace, Fordham scored three-straight to pull out the set two win.
In the third, the Rams hit .211 and held Davidson to a .026 attacking percentage to finish out the 25-18 match-clinching win.
Overall, the 'Cats swung at a .142 clip compared to Fordham's .261.
Up Next
The Wildcats will return to play on Sunday, Oct. 29 for a 2 p.m. match with Fordham.
The result moves the Wildcats to 14-9 overall and 6-7 in Atlantic 10 play while Fordham improves to 15-7 and 6-6 in the league.
Emma Slusser led the Wildcats with an impressive 13 kills on 22 swings (.318) while fellow sophomore Kayla Davis hit an impressive .375.
In total, Fordham produced 10 blocks and five service aces as opposed to Davidson's seven stops and four aces.
After dropping set one 25-23, the Wildcats took a 14-13 lead in the second after a kill from Isabel Decker. From there, the Rams rattled off a 7-2 run to pull ahead 20-16 before the 'Cats rallied to pull back in front at set point, 24-23. Despite being within reach, thanks to a Slusser kill and Bella Brady ace, Fordham scored three-straight to pull out the set two win.
In the third, the Rams hit .211 and held Davidson to a .026 attacking percentage to finish out the 25-18 match-clinching win.
Overall, the 'Cats swung at a .142 clip compared to Fordham's .261.
Up Next
The Wildcats will return to play on Sunday, Oct. 29 for a 2 p.m. match with Fordham.
Team Stats
DC
FU
Kills
37
44
Errors
21
15
Attempts
113
111
Hitting %
.142
.261
Points
48.0
59.0
Assists
36
41
Aces
4
5
Blocks
7
10
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
5
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
3
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