CHESTER, PA – The Cabrini volleyball team rallied from Friday night's thrilling five set victory to score a pair of wins today at the Widener University tri-match.
The Cavaliers scored matching 3-0 winos over Widener and Stockton Universities, improving to 17-4 on the season.
The Blue and White took the court bright and early, as first serve for its 25-14, 25-18, 25-20 win over the host Pride was at 10am.
Freshman
Steph Judkins led Cabrini with her seventh double-double of the season, as the rookie posted 21 kills and 11 digs. Fellow freshman
Morgan Collito added 11 kills, while senior
Anne-Marie Jones notched eight.
Freshman
Olivia Blankenbiller directed the attack with 44 assists. Juniors
Ashley Shannon and
Emily Shannon anchored the Blue and White defensive effort, as Ashley tallied a match-high 16 digs, while Emily recorded 11.
Nicole Dorman led Widener (16-5) with 13 kills, while Sydney Nichols added 21 assists.
The Cavaliers continued their momentum into their second match of the day. The Blue and White showed no let-up in its 25-16, 25-13, 25-19 win over Stockton.
Once again, Judkins and Collito provided the offense, as the duo combined for 23 kills, while Blankenbiller provided 25 assists. The three freshmen also tallied two service aces each, accounting for six of the Cavaliers' eight in the match.
Ashley Shannon earned match-high honors with 22 digs.
Sara Walsh tallied nine kills for the Ospreys (12-7).
The Cavaliers will return to Colonial States Athletic Conference play on Wednesday, as they visit Neumann University (10-17, 5-1 CSAC). First serve is slated for 7pm in Aston, PA.