TULSA, Okla.— The University of Denver women's volleyball team defeated Oral Roberts 3-1 to open Summit League competition for the 2018 season. DU overtook the Eagles by scores of 24-26, 25-19, 25-18 and 25-23.
The Pioneers hold a 12-1 (1-0) record this year, improving to 6-0 overall in Summit League openers since joining the conference in 2013.
"We are pleased with the win tonight, but not satisfied with our level of play," said head coach Tom Hogan. "Oral Roberts always has a great crowd and they make it a tough place to play, but we grew from it and will be better as we continue through the grind of summit league play. We look forward to being home this Sunday to play against South Dakota State."
Double-Double Action:
Sophomore
Lydia Bartalo was the only player in the match to earn a double-double, scoring 14 kills and 16 digs for the Pioneers. Bartalo also notched two aces, bringing her season total to 30.
Pioneer Performers:
Other significant players for DU were
Katarina Marinkovic (13 kills),
Becca Latham (13 kills),
Ellie Anderson (31 assists), and
Tina Boe (eight blocks). Sophomore
Macy Carrabine was also the starting libero for the Pioneers, earning a career high of 19 digs.
Team Snapshot:
Denver tallied 61 kills, .252 hitting percentage, 59 assists, seven aces, and 12 blocks against the Eagles. This season, the Pioneers have totaled 690 kills in 1,622 attempts, averaging a .277 hitting percentage (ranked 16th in the NCAA prior to tonight's match).
What's Next for the Pioneers:
The Crimson and Gold will make a quick turnaround home, as they welcome South Dakota State to Hamilton Gymnasium at 2 p.m. MT on Sunday, Sept. 23.
TICKETS:
Single-game tickets for the 2018 Denver volleyball season are also on sale, and can be
purchased here.
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