Oakland City, IN -In an exciting volleyball showdown held on September 14, 2024, at the Johnson Center in Oakland City, IN, the home team, Oakland City University, claimed victory over Alice Lloyd (KY) with a 3-1 win. The match, which featured four sets, saw some remarkable performances and key moments that contributed to the Oaks success.
The match did not start in favor of Oakland City University, as they lost the first set 21-25 to Alice Lloyd. However, they rallied strongly in the subsequent sets, capturing them 25-13, 25-10, and 25-22 respectively. The impressive comeback was underlined by superior execution and strategic time-outs, which turned the tide in their favor after a tough start.
Chloee Thomas,
Allison Bucur, and
Abigail Vaughn led the charge for Oakland City, showcasing a high level of competitiveness and skill. Thomas and Vaughn also made significant contributions in blocks, alongside
Elleanor Stark, further solidifying their defense. The game also saw commendable efforts in digs from
Dunja Madjarevic,
Lisa Bonnefoy, and
Yianmarie Catala, with Bonnefoy and Madjarevic adding crucial aces.
Assists were expertly handled by
Allison Bucur and
Callie Thomas, contributing to the effective and dynamic offense displayed by Oakland City University. The multiple critical points during the match and the strategic use of time-outs were decisive in ensuring momentum shifted to the home team, which contributed notably to their win.
With this victory, Oakland City's current volleyball record now stands at 4 wins and 7 losses.
Oakland City University volleyball team triumphed in a pivotal second match of the day against Williams Baptist and Alice Lloyd with 3-1 victories on September 14, 2024, held at the Johnson Center. The match displayed a strong start for the home team, especially in the first two sets which they dominated with scores of 25-12 and 25-13 respectively.
While Williams Baptist managed to claim the third set 25-22, Oakland City University closed the final set with a decisive 25-15 to seal their victory. Key players like
Lisa Scapini,
Eva Hamann, and
Elleanor Stark were notable for their attacks, each topping the charts for kills. In defense,
Fragko Tseni, Stark, and
Abigail Vaughn excelled in blocks, contributing significantly to the team's defense.
Dunja Madjarevic,
Lisa Bonnefoy, and others played crucial roles in defensive plays with Bonnefoy also delivering critical service aces.
Assists were well distributed witH
Callie Thomas, and
Allison Bucur facilitating many of the scoring plays. The team's collective effort was evident as they consistently secured crucial points throughout the match, a factor that coach and players might attribute to their strategic play and solid teamwork. With this win, Oakland City University moves to a 5-7 record for the season, showing promise as they progress in their competitive schedule.
