HANOVER v ROSE-HULMAN
Hanover celebrated Senior Day in winning fashion, earning a 3-0 sweep over Rose-Hulman with set scores of 25-21, 25-16 and 25-21. The Panthers improved to 21-7 overall and 7-2 in HCAC play, sending seniors
Megan Vogel and
Abbey McCoy out with a strong performance in front of the home crowd at Collier Arena.
Match Highlights
Hanover came out strong in the opening set, using a balanced offensive attack to secure a 25-21 victory. The Panthers continued to build momentum in the second, putting together their most efficient set of the afternoon to win 25-16. Hanover recorded 15 kills in the set and held Rose-Hulman to just 16 points.
The Panthers completed the sweep in the third set, once again winning 25-21 to close out Senior Day. Hanover finished the match with 43 kills, 36 assists, 8 service aces and 62 digs while limiting Rose-Hulman to a .156 hitting percentage.
McCoy led the Panthers with 9 kills, a .296 hitting percentage, 4service aces and 15 digs. Welborn paced the offense with 12 kills and added 12 digs, while Plunkitt also recorded 9 kills and contributed 2 aces. Dean added 6 kills while hitting .364.
On Senior Day, Vogel played a key role in directing the Hanover offense, finishing with 20 assists while adding 5 kills on 7 attempts for a .714 hitting percentage. McCoy also delivered an all-around performance, leading the team in digs and service aces while tying for second in kills.
Statistical Leaders
Kills:
Molly Welborn (12),
Abbey McCoy (9),
Ryleigh Plunkitt (9),
Kinzee Dean (6),
Megan Vogel (5).
Digs:
Abbey McCoy (15),
Molly Welborn (12),
Brooke Gervers (10),
Ryleigh Plunkitt (6).
Assists:
Megan Vogel (20),
Brooke Gervers (9),
Madison Schicker (4).
Aces:
Abbey McCoy (4),
Ryleigh Plunkitt (2),
Madison Schicker (1),
Brooke Gervers (1).
Key to Victory
Hanover's balanced offense and consistent defensive play helped the Panthers complete the sweep. The team recorded a .242 hitting percentage and kept Rose-Hulman from finding a rhythm offensively. Most importantly, the Panthers delivered a strong team performance on a meaningful Senior Day, celebrating
Megan Vogel and
Abbey McCoy with a victory at Collier Arena.
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