EAST STROUDSURG, Pa. -- The East Stroudsburg University women's volleyball team earned a straight-set sweep over the Millersville Marauders Saturday afternoon. Set scores were 25-7, 25-10, and 25-20.
The Warriors improved to 10-5 overall and remain undefeated in conference play at 3-0.
Jadyn Orava led ESU with 10 kills, followed by Kelly Crites with nine. Harry Berry and Rylee Ruggiero each added five kills, while also contributing three assisted blocks apiece. Kyra Bishop and Taylor Wise each recorded three service aces.
Set 1:Â The Warriors opened the first set with a 9-0 run before another 6-0 run extended their advantage to 23-5. A kill from Berry and a Millersville attacking error gave ESU the first set, 25-7.
Set 2:Â The Warriors jumped out to a 7-2 lead before Millersville cut the deficit to two at 7-5. ESU responded with a 7-1 run to extend its lead to 14-6. Another 7-0 run pushed the Warriors ahead 21-8. ESU closed out the set with two kills from Orava, a kill from Berry, and an Allison Flynn service ace to secure the second set, 25-20.
Set 3:Â The teams traded the opening points before a 4-0 ESU run gave the Warriors a 6-2 advantage. The Marauders answered with a 4-0 run to pull within four at 13-9. A 5-1 run by ESU, highlighted by three kills from Crites, extended the Warriors' lead to 22-15. Millersville then used a late 4-0 run to cut the deficit to three at 22-19, but ESU responded with a Crites kill followed by two Millersville attacking errors to secure the third set, 25-20.
Up NextÂ
The Warriors return to action Friday, October 2, when they take on the Shepherd Rams in Koehler Fieldhouse as they continue their home stretch.
