Men's Volleyball Sweeps Past Wabash On Senior Day
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University men’s volleyball team won its fifth out of its last six with a sweep over Wabash. Prior to the game, the Griffins honored seniors Cameron Graves, Braden Woolsey, Parker Maue, Kolin Scharnhorst, Tony Brooks, Nate Paasch, and Kyler van Rossum-O’Connell.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wabash
2-10,0-2
|
17 | 17 | 20 | 0 |
|
Fontbonne
11-3,2-0
|
25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wabash
2-10,0-2
|
17 | 17 | 20 | 0 |
|
Fontbonne
11-3,2-0
|
25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Team Stats
Wabash
Fontbonne
| Game Statistics | Wabash | Fontbonne |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .118 | .366 |
| Blocks | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| Digs | 27 | 35 |
| Aces | 2 | 5 |
Wabash
| Game Statistics | Wabash | Fontbonne |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .118 | .366 |
| Blocks | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| Digs | 27 | 35 |
| Aces | 2 | 5 |
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University men's volleyball team won its fifth out of its last six with a sweep over Wabash. Prior to the game, the Griffins honored seniors Cameron Graves, Braden Woolsey, Parker Maue, Kolin Scharnhorst, Tony Brooks, Nate Paasch, and Kyler van Rossum-O'Connell.
Final: Fontbonne 3, Wabash 0 (25-17, 25-17, 25-20)
Location: DSAC
Records: Fontbonne (12-3; 3-0 MCVL), Wabash (2-12; 0-3 MCVL)
Set Notes
Set 1: The Griffins opened with a 12-6 lead in the first and dominated throughout going on for the 25-17 win. Fontbonne totaled 14 kills on 27 swings in the first for a .481 hitting percentage.
Ryan Lively led with five kills on seven swings for a .714 hitting percentage. Nate Paasch and Joseph Huster contributed three kills each.
Set 2: It was another strong start from Fontbonne taking a 12-3 lead on a kill from Braden Woolsey. It was another impressive offensive performance from the Griffins going on for the 25-17 victory.
Fontbonne had a match-high 17 kills and were led by Woolsey and Huster having four kills each. Woolsey earned a perfect 1.000 hitting percentage.
Set 3: The Griffins held the lead throughout owning a 16-9 advantage and despite the Little Giants making things interesting late, the Griffins held on for the 25-20 win.
Team Comparison
- The Griffins totaled 42 kills and a .366 hitting percentage.
- Wabash was limited to 24 kills and a .118 hitting percentage.
- Fontbonne had 10 block assists and six blocks overall.
Top Griffins
- Joseph Huster led with 10 kills and a .600 hitting percentage.
- Braden Woolsey added seven kills and a .778 hitting percentage.
- Kyler van Rossum-O'Connell handed out 37 assists.
- Cameron Graves led with eight digs.
Up Next
The Griffins now begin a tough stretch of non-conference play. The team starts off with visiting No. 3 Dominican on Thursday night. On Friday, they'll face the NCAA Reigning Champion and No. 6 ranked Carthage. On Saturday, they'll play two games first against North Park followed by a showdown against No. 4 North Central.
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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