3-2 Win Over Central University, Test position
Butch Baird can usually be seen in his crisp, white Copperheads jersey. For one game, he can trade that one in for a Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League All-Star jersey.
On October 27th, 2020, the Central University volleyball team faced off against East Lake State University in a thrilling match that went down to the wire. Despite a valiant effort from Central University, East Lake State University emerged victorious in the end, winning the match 3-2.The box score data from the game reveals some interesting statistics about the players and their performances. Let's take a closer look at the numbers.
Central University's offensive attack was led by four players who each recorded over 20 kills in the match. Maria Bruner had an impressive hitting percentage of .828, while Adekite Oladipupo recorded 25 kills and four aces. Gabrielle Gilbertson and Bailey Macinnis also had strong performances, with Gilbertson recording 19 kills and Macinnis recording 24 kills.
Defensively, Central University was led by Oladipupo and Bruner, who each had 12 digs in the match. Mia Styczynski also contributed five digs to the team's effort.
On the other side of the net, East Lake State University had a more balanced offensive attack, with five players recording double-digit kills. Emma Thompson led the way with 22 kills and a hitting percentage of .515, while Olivia White had 21 kills and two aces. Cari Fields and Ashley Jones also had strong performances, with Fields recording 13 kills and two blocks and Jones recording 13 kills and two aces.
Defensively, East Lake State University was led by Mia Harris and Olivia White, who each had 18 digs in the match. Emma Thompson also contributed eight digs to the team's effort.
In terms of team attack per set, East Lake State University had the advantage in three out of the five sets played. Central University had a strong showing in the first and fourth sets, but ultimately fell short in the fifth and deciding set.
Overall, both teams put up impressive numbers in the match, but it was East Lake State University who came out on top in the end. The box score data highlights the individual performances of each player and provides insight into the strengths and weaknesses of each team. It was a hard-fought battle between two talented teams, and the final score reflects the close competition between them.