ANNANDALE, VA - Harford Community College continued their successful volleyball season with another impressive victory, defeating Northern Virginia Community College in straight sets with scores of 25-21, 25-21, and 25-11. Harford's well-rounded performance and solid teamwork led to their decisive win on the road.
The opening set was a closely contested battle, but Harford managed to secure a 25-21 victory. Both teams displayed their offensive capabilities, with Harford recording 8 kills and Northern Virginia tallying 4 kills. Despite Northern Virginia's strong blocking, Harford's well-placed attacks and aces made the difference. The second set followed a similar pattern, with Harford winning 25-21. Harford maintained their consistency in attacks, recording 13 kills in this set. Northern Virginia put up a strong fight, but Harford's solid blocking and serving allowed them to maintain control. In the final set, Harford Community College dominated, winning 25-11. Harford's offense continued to shine with 7 kills, while Northern Virginia struggled to find their rhythm. Harford's defense and blocking limited Northern Virginia's scoring opportunities.
Key Statistics:
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Points: Harford outscored Northern Virginia with a total of 41 points to Northern Virginia's 33.5 points.
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Kills: Harford displayed strong offense with 28 kills compared to Northern Virginia's 18.
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Aces: Harford recorded 9 aces, with Morgan Barnett, Laura Piva, and Gianna Braxton contributing 2 aces each. Northern Virginia had 8 aces.
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Blocks: Harford's blocking game was strong, with 46 blocks, while Northern Virginia recorded 26 blocks.
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Assists: Morgan Barnett led Harford with 18 assists, showcasing her role as a key playmaker.
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Digs: Julia Hudson led Harford with 15 digs, contributing to their solid defensive effort.
Game Leaders:
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Kills: Laura Piva led Harford with 9 kills, followed by Kaja Szuba with 6 kills. Isabelle Villota had 8 kills for Northern Virginia.
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Aces: Morgan Barnett, Laura Piva, and Gianna Braxton led Harford with 2 aces each. Sarah Portillo-Lomas had 5 aces for Northern Virginia.
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Blocks: Harford's leaders in blocks included Damilola Fapohunda, Kaja Szuba, and Yara Gonzalez with 3 blocks each. Dyhemia Cummings had 5 blocks for Northern Virginia.
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Assists: Morgan Barnett led Harford with 18 assists, while Ashaki Shomari recorded 16 assists for Northern Virginia.
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Digs: Julia Hudson led Harford with 15 digs, while Chelsea Rios had 21 digs for Northern Virginia.