Friday, August 30
Vestal, N.Y.
1 p.m.
Bucknell University
1
vs
3
Toledo
Volleyball Splits First Day of the Bearcat Classic
8/30/2024 5:34:00 PM | Volleyball
VESTAL, N.Y.- The Bucknell Bison volleyball team (1-1) split the opening day of the Bearcat Classic. Bucknell fell in four sets to Toledo but rallied to sweep Merrimack in the second game.
Toledo Recap
Toledo seized an early 4-2 lead before the Bison counterattacked with a 7-0 run. The Rockets were undaunted and tied the score at 11. Bucknell forged ahead 15-13, but the Rockets again rose to the occasion, grabbing a 16-15 advantage. The two teams traded points like baseball cards until 20-20. The moment was waiting for a squad to put its foot down. Unfortunately for Bucknell, Toledo embarked on a 5-0 run to win the first set.
Toledo continued its momentum into the second set, sprinting to an 8-2 start. A timeout settled down the Bison and the comeback began. Bucknell crept back point by point until it was level at 15-15. The tie was part of a 9-2 run, which saw the Orange & Blue seize the lead for good. A Toledo timeout temporarily halted the process but a Bri Frazilus kill ended the set 25-21 Bucknell.
The Rockets launched into the third quarter, zooming out to an 8-0 run and increased their lead to 13-4 before the Bison had a 4-0 counterattack. Bucknell worked within 17-11 before Toledo exploded to win the set, 25-15.
The final set featured riveting back-and-forth action as neither team would obtain more than a three-point advantage. The Bison grabbed a 22-20 lead before a 5-1 Toledo run, with the final point coming on a Frazilus ball-handing error, ending the set and the game.
Frazilus led the team with 14 kills and Cameron Lloyd had 12 digs.
Merrimack Recap
The first set started close and was 5-5 before the Bison blew away the Warriors, winning the segment on a 20-7 run. The Bison used a 7-0 stretch to pull away and the Orange & Blue never allowed Merrimack any chance to rally.
The second set was a much closer affair but the Bison never trailed. Bucknell blitzed to a 4-0 lead and improved to 9-4. The Warriors rallied to tie the game at 14-14. Bucknell regrouped, using an 11-4 run to win the set and put themselves in the catbird seat for a sweep.
Merrimack fought hard in the final set and went up 13-9. The Bison then embarked on an epic 12-0 run to completely flip momentum around. Merrimack scored three points when it was 24-15 but they were merely delaying the inevitable. A combo block ended the set and game in Bucknell's favor.Â
Frazilus's 11 kills were the highest on the team.
Notes
All three Bison newcomers, Emily Kearney, Sarah Hilliard, and Bella Rodriguez, made their collegiate debuts.
Up Next
The Bison finish the Bearcat Classic against host Binghamton tomorrow.
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Toledo Recap
Toledo seized an early 4-2 lead before the Bison counterattacked with a 7-0 run. The Rockets were undaunted and tied the score at 11. Bucknell forged ahead 15-13, but the Rockets again rose to the occasion, grabbing a 16-15 advantage. The two teams traded points like baseball cards until 20-20. The moment was waiting for a squad to put its foot down. Unfortunately for Bucknell, Toledo embarked on a 5-0 run to win the first set.
Toledo continued its momentum into the second set, sprinting to an 8-2 start. A timeout settled down the Bison and the comeback began. Bucknell crept back point by point until it was level at 15-15. The tie was part of a 9-2 run, which saw the Orange & Blue seize the lead for good. A Toledo timeout temporarily halted the process but a Bri Frazilus kill ended the set 25-21 Bucknell.
The Rockets launched into the third quarter, zooming out to an 8-0 run and increased their lead to 13-4 before the Bison had a 4-0 counterattack. Bucknell worked within 17-11 before Toledo exploded to win the set, 25-15.
The final set featured riveting back-and-forth action as neither team would obtain more than a three-point advantage. The Bison grabbed a 22-20 lead before a 5-1 Toledo run, with the final point coming on a Frazilus ball-handing error, ending the set and the game.
Frazilus led the team with 14 kills and Cameron Lloyd had 12 digs.
Merrimack Recap
The first set started close and was 5-5 before the Bison blew away the Warriors, winning the segment on a 20-7 run. The Bison used a 7-0 stretch to pull away and the Orange & Blue never allowed Merrimack any chance to rally.
The second set was a much closer affair but the Bison never trailed. Bucknell blitzed to a 4-0 lead and improved to 9-4. The Warriors rallied to tie the game at 14-14. Bucknell regrouped, using an 11-4 run to win the set and put themselves in the catbird seat for a sweep.
Merrimack fought hard in the final set and went up 13-9. The Bison then embarked on an epic 12-0 run to completely flip momentum around. Merrimack scored three points when it was 24-15 but they were merely delaying the inevitable. A combo block ended the set and game in Bucknell's favor.Â
Frazilus's 11 kills were the highest on the team.
Notes
All three Bison newcomers, Emily Kearney, Sarah Hilliard, and Bella Rodriguez, made their collegiate debuts.
Up Next
The Bison finish the Bearcat Classic against host Binghamton tomorrow.
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