NORTH CANTON AND ASHLAND, OH: The Maroon and Gold of Cavalier Volleyball played two big conference games this weekend. On Friday, Walsh welcomed the 13-2 Ohio Dominican University Panthers to the Cecchini Center. Saturday, the team traveled to Ashland to take on the Eagles, playing for the top spot in the G-MAC East Division.
Friday, saw an electric match as the Cavs and Panthers rallied to five sets. After dropping the first two, Walsh settled in winning the final three sets 25-21, 27-25, and 15-13. The Walsh defense was dominant, out blocking ODU 15-6.
Brynn Egbert totaled 7 blocks while
Maria Montseny had 5 and
Brooke Smith 4.
Izzy Shank had 13 kills and 17 digs.
Emerson Sheets totalled 26 assists.
On Saturday at Ashland, the Cavaliers continued their positive momentum taking the first set, 25-19. The strong start did not last as Ashland took the following three sets to hand the Maroon and Gold their first conference loss.
Maria Montseny had a match high 16 kills and added 4 blocks.
Maggie Rolwing led the Cavs with 5 blocks, also a match high.
The Women will return to the Cecchini Center on Tuesday, October 6th, when they welcome the Ursuline Arrows at 6pm. The sit at 9-6 and 5-1 on the season.
