Kalyn Morgan recorded 10 kills and 19 digs as Webber International University women’s volleyball defeated Baptist University of Florida 3-1 on Sept. 24 at Jessica Costanzo Court at the Sabbagh Athletic Center in Babson Park. Webber International University won the match 25-18, 19-25, 25-16 and 25-21 to improve to 8-7 overall.
Webber opened with 12 kills and a .171 hitting percentage in the first set. Morgan led the attack with four kills, while Yaleesmar Rivera Rosa added three. Webber pulled away late to take the set 25-18.
Baptist University of Florida responded in the second set, earning a 25-19 victory to even the match. Webber recorded nine kills and 15 digs in the frame. The teams entered the third set tied 1-1.
Webber International University regains control
Webber International University regained the lead with a strong third-set performance. The team hit .250 and recorded 12 kills, with Rivera Rosa producing four kills and Morgan and Hailey Mull adding three apiece. Webber won the set 25-16.
Webber finished the match in the fourth set with 15 kills and a .244 hitting percentage. Morgan added four kills, while Brianna Adams recorded three. Webber held off Baptist University of Florida for a 25-21 set victory.
Balanced production supports the victory
Morgan led Webber with 10 kills, followed by Rivera Rosa with nine. Mull and Adams each recorded seven kills. Adams also led Webber with three blocks.
Alejandra Aponte recorded a match-high 21 digs, while Morgan added 19. Samantha Gomez contributed eight digs, Katelyn Bobo recorded eight and Lucianna Marinella added four.
Marinella led Webber with 23 assists, and Bobo added 16. Marinella, Aponte and Naylim Andrews each recorded two service aces. Webber finished with 48 kills, 45 assists, 68 digs and six blocks while hitting .190 as a team; Baptist University of Florida hit .089.
Webber International University prepares for tri-match
Webber International University will compete in a tri-match in Temple Terrace on Sept. 26. The team will face Pensacola Christian College at 3 p.m. and Florida College at 5 p.m.
FSB Take
Webber International University women’s volleyball answered its second-set loss by winning the final two sets. Morgan’s 10 kills and 19 digs, along with Aponte’s match-high 21 digs, helped lead the 3-1 victory. Webber enters the Sept. 26 tri-match at 8-7 overall.
Source: Original report