DAVIDSON, N.C. — The Winthrop University volleyball team fell to Wofford in straight sets, 3-0, on Saturday at John M. Belk Arena. Paige Bennett led the Eagles with 13 kills, while Cami Roberts contributed 32 assists and Maggie Czajka posted a .778 hitting percentage on seven kills.
Top Performers
Kills – Paige Bennett (13), Teagan Sychterz (9), Maggie Czajka (7)
Aces – Addison Torrain (2), Reece Rhoads (2), Paige Bennett (1), Teagan Sychterz (1)
Blocks – Maggie Czajka (1), Teagan Sychterz (1), Laila Glover (1)
Assists – Cami Roberts (32)
Digs – Addison Torrain (14), Alyah Cadavid (9), Paige Bennett (4)
Set 1
• Wofford’s Taylor Pecht served an ace to start the set.
• Paige Bennett recorded consecutive kills, assisted by Cami Roberts and Teagan Sychterz, giving Winthrop a 2-1 lead.
• Wofford responded with a 6-0 run, led by Natalie Arnold and Chloe Smith, to take an 8-4 advantage.
• Bennett and Reece Rhoads closed the gap to 23-21, but Wofford sealed the set with a kill from Charlotte Bell, 25-22.
Set 2
• Winthrop started strong with a kill from Teagan Sychterz, assisted by Roberts.
• Bennett’s service ace extended Winthrop’s lead to 14-10.
• Wofford capitalized on errors and Chloe Smith’s scoring to turn the tide, winning the set 25-20.
Set 3
• Wofford took an early lead with a 7-2 run, helped by Winthrop’s attack errors.
• Chloe Smith added a service ace and two kills for Wofford.
• Despite kills from Laila Glover and Maggie Czajka, Wofford maintained control and Avery White’s kill secured the set, 25-14.
NEXT UP
The Eagles return home to face Virginia Tech on Thursday at 6 p.m. at Winthrop Coliseum.
Story courtesy of Winthrop Athletics.
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