Box Score Nov. 8, 2014 Box Score
Villanova, Pa. - Villanova volleyball dropped a three set match to the Seton Hall Pirates (23-6, 11-3 BIG EAST) in South Orange, N.J. this evening with scores of 26-16, 25-8 and 25-15. The Wildcats (12-17, 5-9 BIG EAST) will look to their last two home matches of the season next weekend against DePaul and Marquette to finish out 2014 on a high note.
The Wildcats were pleased to welcome freshman defensive specialist Allison Fitzgerald back onto the court after missing play due to injury. Fitzgerald recorded four digs against the Pirates.
Leading the Villanova offense with nine kills was junior outside hitter Lauren Carpenter. In the heart breaking moment of the match, Carpenter finished this evening's competition one kill short of her 1,000th career kill as a Wildcat. The junior posted nine kills on 29 attempts with five errors for an attack percentage of .138. Carpenter also posted five digs and one assist against the Pirates.
Not far behind, sophomore middle blocker Michaela Berendt logged eight kills on 26 attempts with four errors for an attack percentage of .154.
Splitting the duties of the setter, junior Emma Pettit and senior Allie DiBernardo put 15 and 10 assists on the stat sheet, respectively.
Starting libero, junior Michelle Adams dug deep for the Wildcats 18 times, a game high for both teams.
Errors were the downfall this evening for the Wildcats against an incredibly efficient Seton Hall operation. Villanova posted a total of 34 errors compared to Seton Hall's 10. The best blocking team in the country also held the Wildcats to their lowest attack percentage of the year (.055).
In total, the Wildcats logged 29 kills on 110 attempts with 23 errors. They logged 29 assists, 41 digs and three total team blocks.
"We will look forward to next week," said Head Coach Josh Steinbach. "Our goal has always been to play meaningful and important games at the end of the season, and whether we are in the championship or not these games are still important to us. It is crucial that we keep our spirits up and continue to play with a purpose."
The Wildcats will host their last two home matches of the season next weekend as they take on DePaul on Friday and Marquette on Saturday. Both of those matches will begin at 7 p.m. at the Jake Nevin Field House.
Please join us in honoring our seniors Allie DiBernardo and Molly O'Neil on Saturday night for the Villanova Volleyball Senior Night as they take on BIG EAST powerhouse Marquette.
