POTSDAM, N.Y. – The Hilbert College women's volleyball team closed out a perfect day on Saturday, earning a pair of straight-set victories over SUNY Potsdam and Husson University at the North Country Challenge. The Hawks opened the day with a 3-0 win over the host Bears before completing the sweep with another 3-0 victory against the Eagles. Hilbert improved to 5-8 on the season with the two wins.
Hilbert 3, SUNY Potsdam 0
The Hawks started the afternoon with a convincing win over SUNY Potsdam, taking the match by scores of 25-15, 26-24, and 25-23. After controlling the opening set, Hilbert showed composure late in the second and third frames, surviving several tight rallies to secure the sweep.
Hilbert's serving game proved to be a major difference as the Hawks recorded 16 service aces. Jade Schiller led the charge with eight aces while adding a team-high 13 digs.
Lindsay Madigan directed the offense with 17 assists while also contributing eight kills. Lezly McComber added six kills, and Chelsea Foltz posted an efficient performance with four kills and three total blocks. Mackenzie Mitchell chipped in 12 assists and four service aces as Hilbert totaled 34 kills and hit .141 as a team.
Hilbert 3, Husson 0
The Hawks carried that momentum into their second match of the day, defeating Husson in straight sets, 25-16, 26-24, and 26-24. Hilbert once again found itself in a pair of closely contested late sets but delivered key points down the stretch to complete the undefeated run through the day.
Schiller continued her strong defensive and serving effort with four aces and a match-high 21 digs. Madigan contributed six kills, 15 assists, and three aces, while McComber turned in one of her most efficient matches of the season with five kills and a .417 hitting percentage.
Foltz added five kills and two solo blocks, and Jordan Austin registered four kills and nine digs. Mitchell provided seven assists and four service aces as Hilbert finished with 17 aces and 32 kills in the victory.
Up Next
Hilbert will look to carry the momentum from Saturday's doubleheader sweep into next week's action as the Hawks prepare for the start of conference play hosting Penn State Behrend on Tuesday @7pm for the home opener.
