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Mastodons Fall to Denver 3-1 in Summit League Semifinal
Photo by: Justin Tafoya/NCAA Photos
Mastodon WVB Falls in Summit League Semifinal Match to Denver
11/23/2019 9:47:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
DENVER - The No. 3 Purdue Fort Wayne women's volleyball team dropped its Summit League Championship semifinal match against No. 2 seed Denver 3-1 (20-25, 25-15, 25-19, 25-22) in the Hamilton Gymnasium.
The Mastodons had the momentum early on in the match. After an 11-11 draw, the Mastodons went on a 7-1 run , which included two kills from Elizabeth Fuerst, a kill from Sydney Boerst, and an ace from Sidney Schiller. Madelyn Wurster came in clutch down the stretch, as she had two kills to go up 24-20. Madison Gates had the ace that gave the Mastodons the early advantage.
Denver came out of the break with a game plan that the Mastodons were unable to overcome, as they built up an early 13-7 lead that ballooned to 11 at 23-12. The second set was more of the same, as Denver ran out to a 14-4 lead that put the third set out of reach.
The fourth set remained close as Purdue Fort Wayne led at 17-16, but the Pioneers rattled off five straight that put them up four. The Mastodons combated a pair of set points as Sandra Hoevels had a kill, but Denver ultimately took the advantage of its home floor and won their third try at the match.
This is the second straight season that the Mastodons finished their season in the Summit League semifinal. The Summit League's Player of the Year, Lydia Bartalo, led the match with 19 kills. Fuerst led the Mastodons with 11 kills while Boerst had seven blocks. Boerst led the way for Purdue Fort Wayne to out-block the Pioneers 14-5.
Denver moves on to play Omaha in the Summit League Championship final. The Mastodons conclude their final season in the Summit League at 18-14, and will turn their sights toward the Horizon League for August 2020.
The Mastodons had the momentum early on in the match. After an 11-11 draw, the Mastodons went on a 7-1 run , which included two kills from Elizabeth Fuerst, a kill from Sydney Boerst, and an ace from Sidney Schiller. Madelyn Wurster came in clutch down the stretch, as she had two kills to go up 24-20. Madison Gates had the ace that gave the Mastodons the early advantage.
Denver came out of the break with a game plan that the Mastodons were unable to overcome, as they built up an early 13-7 lead that ballooned to 11 at 23-12. The second set was more of the same, as Denver ran out to a 14-4 lead that put the third set out of reach.
The fourth set remained close as Purdue Fort Wayne led at 17-16, but the Pioneers rattled off five straight that put them up four. The Mastodons combated a pair of set points as Sandra Hoevels had a kill, but Denver ultimately took the advantage of its home floor and won their third try at the match.
This is the second straight season that the Mastodons finished their season in the Summit League semifinal. The Summit League's Player of the Year, Lydia Bartalo, led the match with 19 kills. Fuerst led the Mastodons with 11 kills while Boerst had seven blocks. Boerst led the way for Purdue Fort Wayne to out-block the Pioneers 14-5.
Denver moves on to play Omaha in the Summit League Championship final. The Mastodons conclude their final season in the Summit League at 18-14, and will turn their sights toward the Horizon League for August 2020.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
Team Stats
PFW
Denver
Kills
47
64
Errors
13
22
Attempts
119
134
Hitting %
.286
.313
Points
64.0
76.0
Assists
46
63
Aces
3
7
Blocks
14.0
5.0
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
7
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
7
Aces
1
Blocks
3
Players Mentioned
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