Box Score FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern volleyball team dropped its second game of the weekend, this time in straight sets, to the visiting No. 20 Saint Leo Lions.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
FINAL: L, 0-3 (16-25, 15-25, 13-25)
RECORDS: Nova Southeastern Sharks (4-5, 2-3 SSC), Saint Leo Lions (9-1, 4-1 SSC)
LOCATION: Rick Case Arena | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
SET 1 | Tied at 8-8 in the first set, the Lions used a four-point run to grab a 12-8 edge. Back-to-back errors by Saint Leo allowed the Sharks to come within two, 12-10, but that would be as close as they would get as SLU exploded for a nine-point run to take an overwhelming 21-10 lead. The two teams exchanged points back and forth, and NSU was able to string three points together at the end, but the Lions ultimately ended up on top, 25-16.
SET 2 | Much like the first set, the second saw a close game between the two teams until the Lions used an 8-1 run for a 10-4 lead, and never looked back. The visiting team used multiple-point runs to keep their lead way out in front.
SET 3 | Kills by
Denvyr Tyler-Palmer and an ace by
Rachael Nelson helped NSU grab an early 3-1 lead in the third set, and the Sharks kept that lead until at 6-6, SLU used three kills to steal the lead, 9-6. A kill by
Maddie Uilk and error by the Lions brought NSU within one, 9-8, but were unable to take back the lead as Saint Leo continued to use their offensive strength for a 25-13 win.
INSIDE THE STATS:
- Both teams' kill leaders had nine apiece, Tyler-Palmer for NSU and Britt Sederholm for Saint Leo.
- On the defensive side, Nicole Rivera picked up a team-high 12 digs and Megan Burns added 10.
- Rivera also added eight assists, while Samantha Blasko tallied 6.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
- Today's loss brings the overall series record to 27-20 in Saint Leo's favor.
- The Sharks' .011 hitting percentage was their lowest all season, and lowest since Sept. 11, 2015 (vs. USC Aiken, .000)
UP NEXT
The Sharks will continue home-court play this Tuesday, hosting Barry University at 7:00 p.m.
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