Stevens Ducks Sweep Oneonta in Volleyball Tournament
Hoboken, N.J. – The women’s volleyball team from the Stevens Institute of Technology secured a convincing victory against Oneonta, winning all three sets in their final match of the Stevens Quad Tournament on Saturday. This win elevates the Ducks’ record to 6-5 for the season.
Match Overview
The Ducks dominated the match with set scores of 25-13, 25-20, and 25-20.
Set Breakdown
First Set
Stevens kicked off the match strongly, led by Mallory Eder and Vivian Lisboa. Eder made an immediate impact with early attacks, while Lisboa contributed with a kill, block, and a service ace. A series of aggressive serves from Alexa Brucculeri helped push Stevens into a commanding lead, culminating in a decisive 25-13 win, signifying a confident start.
Second Set
In the second set, Oneonta started strong, capitalizing on effective serving from Cadence Meltz to establish an early 6-1 advantage. However, the Ducks quickly regrouped, with Ella Kraver providing essential scoring to tie the game. The set featured a back-and-forth exchange, but the Ducks seized control late, with Kraver and O’Neal contributing crucial points. Ultimately, Brucculeri’s aces propelled Stevens to a 25-20 victory, establishing a two-set lead.
Final Set
The third set opened competitively, with Oneonta initially taking a 7-3 lead. However, Stevens rallied, driven by strong efforts from Kraver, Boland, and Eder. A pivotal 12-2 run late in the set, highlighted by four powerful kills from Sarah Bolduc, empowered the Ducks to clinch the match with another 25-20 score.
Player Highlights
- Kraver: 13 kills, hitting .400, with six digs.
- Bolduc: 6 kills on 7 attempts, achieving an impressive .857 hitting percentage.
- Brucculeri: 13 assists, 10 digs, and 6 service aces, totaling 14 aces across the weekend.
- Harris: Provided 18 assists and contributed nine digs.
What’s Next
The Ducks are set to begin their Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom schedule on Tuesday, traveling to Dallas, Pennsylvania, where they will face Misericordia at 7 PM.
