Aug. 30, 2014
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Elon, N.C.--The San José State volleyball team played two hard-fought matches Saturday at the Elon Phoenix Classic, falling to Elon, 3-1 (24-26, 25-17, 25-20, 25-21) and Maryland (3-0 (28-26, 25-12, 25-23).
The Spartan started strong in the first set against Elon, battling back from a 21-17 deficit and scoring the final five points of the set to win 26-24. Summer Avery recorded the final three kills for the Spartans who hit .176 for the set (15-6-51).
Elon took the next three sets for the win, 25-17, 25-20 and 25-21. Tyanna Roy led San José State with 14 kills, while Avery added 13. Allison Meehan had her first double-double of the season with 27 assists and 11 digs. Kiely Pieper led all players with 24 digs, while Jessica Oneto added 10 digs and two kills. Sara Hibbs and Meehean each had a team-best three block assists.
Against Maryland, the Spartans played closely with the Terapins for the first set as the two teams traded the lead five times. San José State could not convert on two set points as Maryland scored the last two points of set one for a 28-26 win.
The Spartans fell in the final two sets 25-12 and 25-23. Roy was the only Spartan in double-digit kills with 13. Pieper led the team with 12 digs. Sara Hibbs had a team-best five block assists, while Breann Robinson recorded 24 assists, eight digs and four block assists.
"The results don't show how much better we got as a team during these matches," said Spartan head coach Jolene Shepardson. "We are getting better and executing our game plans.
"We are not satisfied with the results, but we are proud that we came here and battled each match. Our opponents were impressed with our energy and our fight to never give up."
San José State opens the home portion of the 2014 schedule on Thursday, September 4, with a non-conference match against Saint Mary's at Spartan Gym beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $5 for adults and youth 12 and under for $3.
"This team creates a lot of energy on the court and are fun to watch. I hope our fans come to Thursday's match to see us," said Shepardson.
One note for Thursday - there is a new entrance for Spartan Gym after the building renovations and only one easy access due to ongoing construction. Fans parking in the Fourth Street/West Parking lot should exit the garage and follow Fourth Street north past the gym and enter campus between the YUH and Washington Square buildings. Signs will be posted to direct fans to our new entrance.
Elon Phoenix Classic
Elon, N.C.
Elon def. San José State 3-1 (24-26, 25-17, 25-20, 25-21)
Kills - SJSU - Tyanna Roy 14; Summer Avery 13.
Elon - Ally Karle 12; Danielle Smith 11; Sydney Busa 11.
Records - Elon 1-1; San José State 0-2.
Maryland def. San José State 3-0 (28-26, 25-12, 25-23)
Kills - SJSU - Tyanna Roy 12.
Maryland - Adreene Elliot 14, Emily Fraik 12.
Records - Maryland 3-0; San José State 0-3.
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