Saturday, August 31
Norfolk, Va.
10:00 AM
Gardner-Webb University
1-2,0-0Big South
3
vs
1
Lamar
0-3,0-0Southland
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar University | 18 | 20 | 25 | 15 | 1 |
| Gardner-Webb | 25 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 3 |
Runnin' Bulldogs Volleyball Picks Up First Win of Season With 3-1 Defeat of Lamar
August 31, 2024 | Volleyball
Gardner-Webb raced out to a commanding 8-1 lead in set one while maintaining at least a three-point lead throughout en route to a 25-18 win and 1-0 match lead.
After a 3-3 tie to start set two, back-to-back attack errors followed by a kill from Samia Sayd gave the Runnin' Bulldogs a 6-3 lead. That advantage ballooned to 11-5, but Lamar battled back to a 16-all even frame. However, a crucial 4-1 run by GWU seized control of the set as the Runnin' Bulldogs took a commanding 2-0 match lead.
Lamar came back in set three with a 25-21 set win, forcing a pivotal fourth frame. In that fourth set, Gardner-Webb jumped out 6-2 and never looked back, finishing off Lamar with a final set win of 25-15.
"I'm so proud of the way our team played today", said head coach Alex Hinsey, who picked up his first career win at Gardner-Webb. "Improving all weekend long to get today's win. It took a team effort and we were able to put forth a very balanced offensive effort."
The Runnin' Bulldogs will return to action on Tuesday, September 3, traveling to face the Phoenix of Elon. Game time is set for 7 p.m.
Team Stats
Lamar
GW
Kills
55
52
Errors
24
15
Attempts
165
156
Hitting %
.188
.237
Points
66.0
68.5
Assists
50
48
Aces
5
8
Blocks
6
8.5
Game Leaders
Kills
19
Aces
1
Blocks
3
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
3
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Players Mentioned
RS/OH
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