Men's Volleyball Gets Redemption With Win Over Maryville
ST. LOUIS, Mo.— The Fontbonne University men’s volleyball team earned redemption from its previous loss against the Saints as they knocked off Maryville in four sets.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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Maryville (Mo.)
12-9,0-0 DI Independ
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15 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 1 |
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Fontbonne
11-3,2-0 MCVL
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25 | 25 | 18 | 25 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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Maryville (Mo.)
12-9,0-0 DI Independ
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15 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 1 |
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Fontbonne
11-3,2-0 MCVL
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25 | 25 | 18 | 25 | 3 |
Team Stats
Maryville (Mo.)
Fontbonne
| Game Statistics | Maryville (Mo.) | Fontbonne |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .131 | .287 |
| Blocks | 6.0 | 11.0 |
| Digs | 42 | 40 |
| Aces | 2 | 1 |
Maryville (Mo.)
| Game Statistics | Maryville (Mo.) | Fontbonne |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .131 | .287 |
| Blocks | 6.0 | 11.0 |
| Digs | 42 | 40 |
| Aces | 2 | 1 |
ST. LOUIS, Mo.— The Fontbonne University men's volleyball team earned redemption from its previous loss against the Saints as they knocked off Maryville in four sets.
Final: Fontbonne 3, Maryville 1 (25-15, 25-18, 18-25, 25-21)
Location: DSAC
Records: Fontbonne 11-3, Maryville 12-9
Set Notes
Set 1: The Griffins opened with a 10-7 lead on Ryan Lively's kill. From there, the Griffins went on a 7-2 run and dominated the rest of the way for the 25-15 win.
Fontbonne posted nine kills on 16 swings for a .500 hitting percentage in the first set. Ryan Lively and Nate Paasch led with three kills. Braden Woolsey was already busy at the net with two solo blocks and two block assists.
Set 2: The Griffins carried that momentum into the second taking a commanding 10-3 lead. Fontbonne cruised the rest of the way winning 25-18.
It was another strong offensive performance from Fontbonne with 13 kills and a .344 hitting percentage. Paasch stayed on fire with six kills on 11 swings for a .545 hitting percentage.
Set 3: The Saints this time around led 16-12 on a Tate Sandvig kill forcing Fontbonne to take a timeout. Out of the break, the Saints expanded its lead to 21-14 on a double block from Cameron Chambers and Jacob Fischer. The Griffins were unable to mount a comeback with Maryville staying alive for the 25-18 victory.
Set 4: It was back-and-forth action early but Fontbonne got a kill from Ryan Lively putting them ahead 15-12. After a Maryville timeout, the Griffins never relinquished its advantage hanging on for the 25-21 set and match win.
Team Comparison
- Fontbonne finished with 49 kills and a .287 hitting percentage.
- At the net, the Griffins set new season-highs with seven solo blocks and 11 total blocks.
- Maryville ended with 46 kills and a .131 hitting percentage.
Top Griffins
- Ryan Lively and Nate Paasch tied for a team-high 14 kills.
- Paasch finished with a .387 hitting percentag, while Lively ended at .242.
- Joseph Huster totaled nine kills and a .312 hitting percentage.
- Braden Woolsey filled up his stat line with six kills, four solo blocks, and three block assists.
- Kyler van Rossum-O'Connell handed out 42 assists and led with nine digs.
Up Next
The Griffins return to the court on Saturday when they'll host Wabash on Senior Day. First-service at 2 p.m.
About Fontbonne University
Fontbonne University is a private, Catholic liberal arts university located in St. Louis, committed to a transformative education and inspiring students to become global citizens who think critically, act ethically and serve responsibly. The university, founded in 1923, is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. For more information, visit www.fontbonne.edu
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