ROCKVILLE, MD - In their first MDJUCO matchup of the season, the Harford volleyball team demonstrated their strength by defeating Montgomery College in straight sets with scores of 25-18, 25-18, and 25-20. Harford's well-rounded performance on the court secured a decisive victory.
The Fighting Owls set the tone early in the first set, winning it with a score of 25-18. Both teams displayed solid offensive and defensive efforts, but Harford's attack, led by
Kaja Szuba and
Laura Piva with 9 kills each, proved to be the difference. The second set followed a similar pattern, with Harford once again winning 25-18. Harford's effective blocking and serving, combined with precise kills, put them ahead in this set. In the final set, the Fighting Owls continued their impressive performance, securing a 25-20 victory. The Raptors fought hard, but balanced play, including 15 kills and strong serving, allowed Harford to maintain control and secure the three-set victory.
Key Statistics:
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Points: Harford outscored Montgomery with a total of 46 points to Montgomery's 29 points.
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Kills: Harford displayed strong offense with 35 kills compared to Montgomery's 34.
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Aces: Harford recorded 5 aces, with Laura Piva contributing 5, while Montgomery managed 9 aces.
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Blocks: Harford's blocking game was strong, with 46 blocks, while Montgomery recorded 25 blocks.
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Assists: Morgan Barnett led Harford with 22 assists, showcasing her role as a key playmaker.
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Digs: Julia Hudson led Harford with 9 digs, contributing to their solid defensive effort.
Game Leaders:
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Kills: Kaja Szuba and Laura Piva led Harford with 9 kills each, while Anna Stanoyevitch and Meghan Wessling had 10 kills each for Montgomery College.
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Aces: Laura Piva led in aces with 5 for Harford, and Arianna Davey had 5 aces for Montgomery.
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Blocks: Laura Piva and Gianna Braxton contributed 3 blocks each for Harford, while Olivia Wright led Montgomery with 4 blocks.
- Assists: Morgan Barnett led Harford with 22 assists, while Alexandra Thayer recorded 21 assists for Montgomery.
- Digs: Julia Hudson led Harford with 9 digs, and Milena Bates recorded 8 digs for Montgomery.
Next up, the Fighting Owls travel to Northern Virginia CC on September 6th for a 7:00 start.
