MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (October 16, 2021) – The St. Thomas University (STU) Women's Volleyball team (14-6, 7-2 SUN) had an easy Saturday afternoon in the Fernandez Family Center sweeping Warner University (4-16, 0-9 SUN), 25-20, 25-16, 25-19 in Sun Conference play.Â
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Bobcat Starters
Tyran Chenault
Sana Dennis
Amanda Allende
Kyleigh Beecham
Mya Thomas
Loreto Nunez-Casal
Bianca Grassi – libero
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Match Notes
- The match started evenly as the teams went back and forth trading points and the lead.
- St. Thomas would end up going on a 5-1 rally to close out the first set.
- Chenault had the final three kills to close it out.
- The second set was more controlling for STU as the team opened with a 6-2 advantage.
- After a Royals service error, the Bobcats used the momentum of Beecham's serve to close out the set and take a 2-0 match lead.
- Allende had two powerful kills, Beecham picked up a service ace and Dennis shut the door with a kill of her own.
- STU just kept on rolling and finding their rhythm as the match went on.
- Set three was the most dominant as the Bobcats hit a match-high .382 with 17-kills.
- Chenualt once again helped close out the set for the Bobcats getting the final kill and block assist to conclude the sweep.
- This is the seventh conference sweep for St. Thomas.
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Box Score Notables
- Tyran Chenault led the way with 13-kills and three blocks.
- Arianna Bolinger also racked up 10-kills off the bench.
- St. Thomas' defense out blocked Warner 5-1.
- Beecham led the way in assists for STU with 23.
- Bianca Grassi held the back row with 14-digs.
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Up Next
St. Thomas will hit the road next Wednesday up in West Palm Beach, Fla. against Keiser University. First serve is set for 7 p.m.
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