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Volleyball Victory 09-24-22
2
Pacific UOP 9-5,1-1 WCC
3
Winner Portland UP 8-5,1-1 WCC
Pacific UOP
9-5,1-1 WCC
2
Final
3
Portland UP
8-5,1-1 WCC
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 5 F
Pacific UOP 25 20 21 28 12 (2)
Portland UP 22 25 25 26 15 (3)

Game Recap: Volleyball |

Efficient Offense Propels Pilots to 3-2 Victory Over Pacific

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Maui Robins recorded 16 kills with a .5 hitting percentage to help lead the Portland volleyball team to a 3-2 victory (22-25, 25-20, 25-21, 26-28, 15-12) over the Pacific Tigers Saturday at home at Chiles Center.

The conference victory improved Portland's record to 8-5 overall and 1-1 in WCC play.

The Pilots were led by a double-double from Robins, who registered 16 kills and 11 digs on the day. Jayde Harris also added 23 kills to help the offense. On the defensive end, Grace Zilbert chipped in with 15 digs to go with seven blocks from Emma Swett.

Game Notes

  • Portland had four players in double figures in digs.
  • Maui Robins was efficient in attacking situations in the match, accumulating 16 kills while hitting .500.
  • Grace Zilbert had a match-high three aces in the win.
  • Maui Robins registered a double-double with 16 kills and 11 digs
  • Jayde Harris had a match-high 23 kills for Portland.
  • Portland got a team-high 15 digs from Grace Zilbert.
  • Portland attackers were helped by a team-high 20 assists from Marleena Catalan.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Pilots fell behind early, losing the first set 25-22. Pacific grabbed the advantage for good at 2-1 in a set that was knotted up three times before the Tigers took control.

SET 2 | Portland tied the match at 1-1 following a 25-20 victory in the second set. The Pilots never trailed by more than five points and grabbed the advantage for good at 8-7 in a set that showcased two lead changes before the Pilots took over the lead. Portland's front row had a solid defensive performance, blocking four Pacific attacks in the stanza.

SET 3 | Portland took a 2-1 match lead after defeating the Tigers in set three. The Pilots persevered in a back-and-forth set to win 25-21 in a stanza that featured one lead change and was tied 10 times. Neither team opened up a lead of more than four points along the way.

SET 4 | Portland couldn't keep the win streak alive, as the Tigers forced a fifth set with a 28-26 fourth-set win. The Pilots fell in a close set, losing in a stanza that was tied 10 times and had three lead changes.

SET 5 | Portland took a two-set to one lead and fought off Pacific's comeback attempt, which included a fourth set victory, to win the fifth set 15-12 and the match 3-2. The Pilots grabbed the fifth set with the help of a strong performance on the attacking end. Portland put together a .476 attack percentage with 10 kills in the set win. After the lead changed hands two times, the Pilots took control for good at 12-11 and rode that advantage to victory.

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