September 1, 2023
Moravian Falls to Misericordia in Opening Match of Season & Greyhound Premiere Invitational
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s volleyball squad fell to Misericordia University, 3-0, in the Hounds opening match in the 20th Greyhound Premiere Invitational in Johnston Hall Friday evening.
Misericordia University
1-0,0-0
3
Moravian University
0-0,0-0
0
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
|
|
18 | 15 | 18 | 0 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Misericordia University
K:
Pyfer, Fiona
- 12
B:
2 Players
(#3,
#10)
- 2
D:
Peters, Meghan
- 12
SA:
Cleveland, Jessica
- 4
Moravian University
K:
Gabbie Reigner
- 5
B:
Autumn Marrero
- 3
D:
Ally Plitnick
- 10
SA:
Gabbie Reigner
- 2
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Misericordia University | Moravian University |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .286 | .013 |
| Blocks | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Digs | 40 | 25 |
| Aces | 10 | 5 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's volleyball squad fell to Misericordia University, 3-0, in the Hounds opening match in the 20th Greyhound Premiere Invitational in Johnston Hall Friday evening.
How It Happened
- The Blue & Grey scored the opening point and had a pair of four-point leads in the first set, the second time at 12-8. However, the Cougars ran off six straight points to take a 14-12 edge. Moravian closed back within a point on five occasions before Misericordia scored the final five points to take the opening set 25-18
- The Greyhounds had another early advantage in the second set at 5-2, but an 8-2 run from the Cougars put Misericordia ahead and eventually to a 25-15 set win
- The third set saw the Cougars jump out to a 7-1 edge. Trailing by 10 at 18-8, the Hounds would eventually close within 24-18 before Misericordia scored the winning point
Inside the Numbers
- Freshman outside hitter Gabbie Reigner led Moravian with five kills to go with a pair of service aces while junior outside hitter Jenna Deegan added four kills
- Freshman middle blocker Payton Reuber posted three kills while graduate student outside hitter Kat Wilt added a pair of kills and two digs
- Sophomore setter Ally Plitnick led the Greyhounds with four assists and 10 digs while freshman libero Sam Love added three assists and three digs
- Senior middle blocker Autumn Marrero contributed three blocks and a service ace
Up Next for the Greyhounds
- Saturday, September 2 vs. Centenary (N.J.) University, 10:00 a.m.
- Saturday, September 2 vs. Montclair State University, 12:00 p.m.
