Bucknell University Athletics
Bucknell University
2-1
Saint Francis
0-3
Bison Get the Sweep to Conclude Opening Weekend
8/31/2019 3:44:00 PM | Volleyball
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A total team effort carried Bucknell volleyball to a three-set sweep of the Saint Francis Red Flash Saturday afternoon. The teams sat tied at 25-25 in the first set before back-to-back kills by freshmen Lisa Zoch and Kelsey O'Loughlin decided it.
Bucknell 3, SFU 0 (27-25, 25-22, 25-21)
The Bison would have their way with the Red Flash throughout the remainder of the match, leading by as many as six points in the second set and seven in the third.
Seniors Mimi Richards and Bridgette Holland recorded 10 kills each, while Brooke Starke and Sophie Bullard combined for 25 digs. As a team, the Bison posted a .239 hitting percentage.
"It was a good weekend. I'm happy to see us on the court and working hard to get better every match," said head coach Anna Allison. "We did an excellent job top to bottom and played as a team, all 19 of us."
Following the match, Richards and Holland were each named to the All-Tournament team. Richards averaged just under 10 kills per match and a hitting percentage over .300 for the weekend. Holland totaled 29 kills and nine block assists while posting a .292 percentage. With the win the Bison move to 2-1 on the young season, while Saint Francis goes to 0-3.
Bucknell hosts the first of two home tournaments next weekend. In attendance will be Saint Peter's, Siena, and St. Francis Brooklyn.
