Tulsa
5-4,0-0AAC
Abilene Christian
3-5,0-0WAC
Four Tulsa Volleyball Players Notch Double-Doubles In Four-Set Win over Abilene Christian
9/10/2022 12:20:00 PM | Volleyball
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Tulsa, Okla. — The University of Tulsa volleyball team had four athletes record double-doubles to help power the Golden Hurricane's 3-1 victory (22-25, 25-23, 25-16, 25-19) over the Abilene Christian Wildcats Saturday at the Kenneth H. Cooper Aerobics Center in Tulsa.
Tulsa ends the weekend as outright winners of the ORU Golden Eagle Classic after sweeping UTEP and defeating Oral Roberts and Abilene Christian in four sets. Tulsa's overall record increases to 5-4 after Saturday's win.
The Hurricane was led by setter Avery Kalsu, who had 28 assists and 23 digs. She also pitched in five kills.
Outside hitter Lauren Eitler followed up with 16 kills and 10 digs.
Libero Marta Pecalli had a big game against the Wildcats, putting up 11 assists and 24 digs while setter Brayden Hipp recorded 12 assists and 10 digs.
Outside hitters Kayley Cassaday and Bailey Rowe boosted the Hurricane attack, combining for 27 kills in the match.
Middle blocker Rachel Brown secured three blocks to help fortify the Tulsa defense.
"Our team overcame a lot of obstacles this weekend and only dropped two sets," said Head Volleyball Coach Ryan Wills. "That showed toughness and poise. Every team we played this weekend challenged us in different aspects of their offense and our defense was flexible enough to keep us in these matches."
The Golden Hurricane will return to action this Thursday, September 15, and Friday, September 16, at the Baylor Invitational in Waco, Texas.
Game Notes
» Tulsa had three players reach double figures in kills.
» Tulsa had four players in double figures in digs.
» Kayley Cassaday had a match-high four aces in the win.
» Tulsa never trailed on the way to winning the second set 25-23.
How It Happened
SET 1 | The Hurricane found itself in an early deficit, losing the first set 25-22. Abilene Christian grabbed the advantage for good at 23-22 in a set that was knotted up eight times before the Wildcats took over near the end of the stanza.
SET 2 | Tulsa evened the match at 1-1 after a 25-23 second-set win. The Hurricane led from the first point on in the set to secure the victory. Tulsa held as high as a six-point lead at 20-14 before finishing off the set, collecting 17 kills in the process.
SET 3 | Tulsa built on that second-set success with a 25-16 victory in set number three to open a lead at two sets to one. Tulsa took the lead for good at 12-11 in a set that highlighted two lead changes before the Hurricane took over the lead.
SET 4 | Tulsa ended the match with a 25-19 fourth-set victory, winning their third straight set. The Hurricane took the lead for good at 12-11 in a set that featured seven ties and six lead changes.
Tulsa 22 25 25 25
Abilene Christian 25 23 16 19
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