Saturday, September 7
Williamsburg, Va.
10:30 a.m.
Bucknell University
4-1,0-0Patriot
3
vs
0
George Mason
2-3,0-0Atlantic 10
1
2
3
F
George Mason
17
16
11
0
Bucknell
25
25
25
3
Hardy Sets Program Record in Digs; Volleyball Sweeps Weekend at the Tribe Invitational
9/7/2024 5:24:00 PM | Volleyball
WILLIAMSBURG, Va.- The Bucknell Bison volleyball team improved to 5-1 on the young season by sweeping George Mason (2-3) and Quinnipiac (1-5) on the final day of the Tribe Invitational. The victories were amplified by Jordan Hardy setting the Bucknell program record for digs.
GMU Recap
Bucknell easily handed a loss to the George Mason Patriots, as the Bison performed like a machine against the overmatched Virginia team. Bri Frazilus led the attack with 15 kills on an excellent .481 hitting percentage.
The first set began deceptively by suggesting a closely fought match. GMU and Bucknell traded points repeatedly until it was 12-10 Bison. The Orange & Blue shifted into second gear, winning the set on a 13-7 run.
During that run, Hardy collected her historic dig to set the Bucknell record and move into tenth place in Patriot League history.
The third set saw a 5-5 deadlock and then a 7-6 Bucknell advantage. That set the stage for a 7-0 Bucknell run, which expanded into a 12-2 stretch. The segment essentially put the set and game away. Mason recorded a few more points but the match ended on a 3-0 Bucknell run. Frazilus's service ace concluded the game on a high-flying note.
Quinnipiac Recap
The Bobcats dashed to a 10-5 lead in the first set. The Bison responded with an 11-5 run gaining the lead. Quinnipiac battled back but Bucknell kept two points ahead. The Bobcats tied it at 24-24 but a service error and a Hardy service ace won the set.
The second set started evenly and settled at 8-8 before the Bison created separation that would hold up for the stanza. A 3-0 run sprung Bucknell. The Orange & Blue extended its lead to 19-14 before the Bobcats cut the deficit to two. Hagstrom, a master of blunting opponent momentum, called timeout. Bucknell regrouped and finished the set on a 5-1 run.
The Bison easily won the third and final set, 25-13. Quinnipiac did grab a short 4-3 lead before a 13-2 run erased its accomplishment. The Bobcats kept clawing but the Bison sensed the sweep and kept the pressure going. A Tijana Kostic kill gave her the match lead for kills and Bucknell the match and weekend sweep.
Notes
Hardy now has 1616 digs, ranking her ninth in Patriot League history.
Up Next
The Bison complete nonconference play by heading to Western New York for a three-game weekend starting on Sept. 13.
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GMU Recap
Bucknell easily handed a loss to the George Mason Patriots, as the Bison performed like a machine against the overmatched Virginia team. Bri Frazilus led the attack with 15 kills on an excellent .481 hitting percentage.
The first set began deceptively by suggesting a closely fought match. GMU and Bucknell traded points repeatedly until it was 12-10 Bison. The Orange & Blue shifted into second gear, winning the set on a 13-7 run.
During that run, Hardy collected her historic dig to set the Bucknell record and move into tenth place in Patriot League history.
Bucknell started quickly in the second set with a 4-1 run. George Mason counterattacked to lead 6-5. The Bison retook the lead and George Mason would never again hold the advantage. With the score at 16-10, George Mason used a 3-0 mini-run to create danger. Coach Tyler Hagstrom called timeout. It was an excellent strategic move. A 9-3 stretch gave Bucknell the set win.Can ya dig it?
— Bucknell Volleyball (@Bucknell_VB) September 7, 2024
A new Bucknell digs queen has been crowned. With 1589 career digs, Hardy dethrones Brandi Trapasso for first place in Bucknell history! It also places her in the top ten in Patriot League records.@NCAAVolleyball | @AVCAVolleyball | @PatriotLeagueHQ#rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/XwfRVila7L
The third set saw a 5-5 deadlock and then a 7-6 Bucknell advantage. That set the stage for a 7-0 Bucknell run, which expanded into a 12-2 stretch. The segment essentially put the set and game away. Mason recorded a few more points but the match ended on a 3-0 Bucknell run. Frazilus's service ace concluded the game on a high-flying note.
Quinnipiac Recap
The Bobcats dashed to a 10-5 lead in the first set. The Bison responded with an 11-5 run gaining the lead. Quinnipiac battled back but Bucknell kept two points ahead. The Bobcats tied it at 24-24 but a service error and a Hardy service ace won the set.
The second set started evenly and settled at 8-8 before the Bison created separation that would hold up for the stanza. A 3-0 run sprung Bucknell. The Orange & Blue extended its lead to 19-14 before the Bobcats cut the deficit to two. Hagstrom, a master of blunting opponent momentum, called timeout. Bucknell regrouped and finished the set on a 5-1 run.
The Bison easily won the third and final set, 25-13. Quinnipiac did grab a short 4-3 lead before a 13-2 run erased its accomplishment. The Bobcats kept clawing but the Bison sensed the sweep and kept the pressure going. A Tijana Kostic kill gave her the match lead for kills and Bucknell the match and weekend sweep.
Notes
Hardy now has 1616 digs, ranking her ninth in Patriot League history.
Up Next
The Bison complete nonconference play by heading to Western New York for a three-game weekend starting on Sept. 13.
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Team Stats
GMU
Buck
Kills
25
35
Errors
24
10
Attempts
109
100
Hitting %
.009
.250
Points
31.0
55.0
Assists
24
31
Aces
2
10
Blocks
4
10
Game Leaders
Kills
15
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Kills
8
Aces
2
Blocks
7
Kills
5
Aces
3
Blocks
4
Kills
3
Aces
0
Blocks
0
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