MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Sparked by reigning Sun Conference Attacker of the Week
Raya Mlyakova on Wednesday evening, the 10th-ranked St. Thomas University Women's Volleyball Team swept visiting Keiser University (25-17, 25-16, 25-21) in Sun Conference action.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: #10 St. Thomas 3, Keiser 0
Record: #10 St. Thomas (15-5, 9-0 Sun Conference), Keiser (9-9, 5-4 Sun Conference)
All-Time Series: STU leads 38-15
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Bobcats scored the opening point of the match and never trailed during the opening set, preventing the visitors from creating a run greater than two for the entire frame.
- Trailing early in the second set 5-4, St. Thomas reclaimed the advantage behind a 4-0 run and held Keiser to just two strings of consecutive points for the duration of the stanza.
- After splitting the initial 32 points of the third set, STU scored back-to-back points to take the lead and held it down the stretch to complete the sweep.
NOTEWORTHY:
- Mlyakova boasted 17 kills on a .394 hitting percentage with three service aces and five digs.
- Alexandra Bruno added 12 kills on a .385 clip on top of six digs, two service aces and one assisted block.
- Payton Bertke dished out 33 assists alongside six digs and four kills.
- Isabela Aviloff and Sofia Sanchez each tallied 10 digs.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
- The Bobcats ended the match with 45 kills on a .340 hitting percentage; Keiser tallied 35 on a .168 clip.
- St. Thomas served seven aces while the Seahawks served one.
- St. Thomas recorded two solo block and eight assisted blocks versus one solo and seven assisted for the visitors.
- The Bobcats held a 43-39 advantage in digs.
UP NEXT:
The Bobcats host Warner on Saturday, Sept. 17 for senior day with first serve set for 4:00 pm.
