Mount Mary Dominates Moody Bible in Three-Set Sweep
Milwaukee, Wis. --- The Blue Angels of Mount Mary University welcomed non-conference opponent, the Moody Bible Archers. The Blue Angels secured their first sweep victory of the season.
Highlights From The Box Score:
- Leading the offense was Andriana White (Erin, Tenn.) with 16 kills. Following behind White, Gabby Saucedo Salas (Flagstaff, Ariz.) secured 11.
- Four Blue Angels grabbed double-digit digs. Abigail Manthey (Mukwonago, Wis.) had 19, Rosalinda Palacios (Chicago, Ill.) had 15, White had 12, and Saucedo Salas picked up 10.
- Three blocks came from Lilly Severson (Cottage Grove, Wis.)
- Assisting the offense with poise was Ava Fincher (Owensboro, Ky.) with 32 assists.
About The Win
Saucedo Salas secured the first four kills and points for the Blue Angels. Palacios added a kill to extend the lead 5-2. Both teams scored off of errors before a huge kill from White, 10-6. The Archers went on a four-point run to bring the score within one, 12-11. The Blue Angels bounced back and scored the next three points, 15-11. To end the set, the Blue Angels found their groove. Kills from Palacios, White, Ciani Williams (Gurnee, Ill.) assisted in the dominating first set win, 25-16.
The Blue Angels scored the first point of the set again. The Archers, however, took over, and the Blue Angels did not tie the score until 9-9 from a White kill. The set continued to produce back-and-forth action until the Blue Angels capitalized on Archer's errors. The set ended with back-to-back kills from White, 25-19.
The Archers scored the first two points of the set before Fincher got herself in the kill column. Severson was able to connect and slam down a big kill for MMU, 4-2. Mount Mary scored four points straight to take the lead, 7-6. Great volleys occurred throughout the set, but ultimately the Blue Angels found their momentum. Kills from Saucedo Salas and White secured the Blue Angels a forceful lead of 22-15. The final point of the match came from none other than White. The Blue Angels won the set 25-17 and won the game, 3-0.
The Blue Angels will get back on the road for a conference matchup tomorrow, Thursday, October 9th, at 7:00 p.m. They will play against Calumet, whom they beat earlier this season 3-1. Coverage for all things MMU volleyball can be found at mtmaryathletics.com. Additional coverage can be found on Instagram @mountmary.vb and Facebook @Mount Mary University Women's Volleyball.
