Sydney Smith

Box Score

Wm. Paterson WP 22-10,7-1 NJAC

Chris. Newport CNU 25-9,0-0 CAC

Set Scores
Team	1	2	3	4	F
Wm. Paterson WP	25	19	18	21	(1)
Chris. Newport CNU	23	25	25	25	(3)

Game Recap: Volleyball | 11/21/2024 10:46:00 PM

Captains Defeat William Paterson, Advance to NCAA Regional Semifinal

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Christopher Newport volleyball team opened the NCAA Tournament with a four-set victory over William Paterson on Thursday night at the Freeman Center. The Captains advance to the Regional Semifinal for the third consecutive year after the 3-1 win.

First Set

The Captains opened the match strong, scoring the first three points with kills from Alyssa Dozier and Megan James, and an ace by Alyssa Vitale. However, William Paterson responded with a run of their own, building a 12-6 lead. CNU battled back, sparked by back-to-back Dozier kills, taking an 18-17 lead. Despite a late push by the Captains with kills from Samantha Dorn and Macy Burk, the Pioneers held on to win the set.

Second Set

CNU rebounded with a dominant start in the second set, jumping out to a 7-2 lead fueled by three kills from Dozier. The Captains extended their lead with aces by Phoebe Adams and Burk, as well as two blocks by Dozier, eventually leading 22-11. Although the Pioneers staged a late rally, the Captains closed out the set comfortably, 25-19.

Third Set

The Captains carried their momentum into the third set, storming to a commanding 12-2 advantage. Dozier recorded two blocks during the run, while Dorn contributed two kills. Dozier dominated with seven kills in the set, and kills from Burk and Dorn helped the Captains cruise to a 25-13 victory, taking a 2-1 lead in the match.

Fourth Set

Dozier set the tone for the final set with back-to-back kills, finishing with seven in the set. Leading 12-7, CNU strung together seven consecutive points, including kills from Burk, Alli Pratt, and James. William Paterson fought back to cut the deficit to one, but the Captains held their ground. Pratt delivered a key kill to bring up match point, and James sealed the win with a match-clinching kill.

News & Notes

Alyssa Dozier tallied a season-high eight blocks, including three solo efforts.
CNU recorded six solo blocks in the match, the second-highest total this season and the most in a four-set match.
Alyssa Vitale notched her latest double-double with 21 assists and 10 digs.