CLINTON, N.Y. – The Trinity College women's volleyball team battled through five sets against host Hamilton College Friday evening, falling 3-2 in New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) action inside Margaret Bundy Scott Field House. The Bantams answered each of the Continentals' opening three set victories, forcing a decisive fifth frame before Hamilton secured the conference win, 15-8.
With the setback, Trinity moves to 15-6 overall and 3-6 in NESCAC play, while Hamilton improves to 10-8 and 4-5 in conference action.
How It Happened
- Set One - Hamilton, 25-20: The Bantams opened the contest with 13 kills on 37 attempts, but nine attacking errors limited Trinity to a .108 hitting percentage. Hamilton registered 11 kills and a .135 hitting percentage, edging Trinity to take the opening set, 25-20.
- Set Two - Trinity, 25-20: Trinity responded with its highest kill total of the match, registering 21 kills with just two errors on 40 attempts for an impressive .475 hitting percentage. The Bantams held Hamilton to 13 kills and a .314 hitting percentage, evening the match at 1-1.
- Set Three - Hamilton, 25-17: The Continentals regained their offensive rhythm, producing 15 kills with just three errors for a match-high .353 hitting percentage. Trinity tallied 12 kills and five errors on 35 attempts, posting a .200 hitting percentage as Hamilton took a 2-1 advantage.
- Set Four - Trinity, 25-16: Facing a one-set deficit, the Bantams delivered their most efficient offensive performance of the night, posting a match-high .478 hitting percentage with 12 kills and just one attacking error on 23 attempts. Trinity held Hamilton to a .250 hitting percentage, capturing the fourth set by nine points to force a decisive fifth frame.
- Set Five - Hamilton, 15-8: The Bantams struggled to maintain their offensive momentum in the final frame, registering five kills and eight errors on 30 attempts for a -.100 hitting percentage. Hamilton capitalized with six kills and just two errors for a .200 hitting percentage, securing the final set, 15-8, and the 3-2 conference victory.
Inside the Numbers
- Amy Boller powered Trinity's offense with a match-high 19 kills on 43 attempts, posting a .302 hitting percentage while adding 10 digs for a double-double.
- Emma Ewart followed with 14 kills and 11 digs, registering a double-double of her own while adding one service ace.
- Trinity Fore recorded 12 kills on 28 attempts, posting a team-best .321 hitting percentage among players with at least 10 attempts.
- Maya Hall chipped in nine kills and four block assists, while Chloe Gentile anchored the Bantams' net defense with eight total blocks (one solo, seven assists).
- Maya Pace dished out a team-high 25 assists, followed closely by Catalina Hendricks with 23 assists, nine digs and one service ace.
- Scarlett Jago led Trinity's backcourt with 17 digs, while Bella Nash added 11.
- The Bantams outproduced Hamilton in kills (63-59), assists (58-51) and digs (68-67), but the Continentals held the advantage in hitting percentage (.253-.230), service aces (6-2) and total team blocks (12-8).
Up Next
The Bantams close out their regular-season slate on Saturday, October 31, traveling to Middlebury College for a 2:00 p.m. NESCAC matchup against the Panthers.
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