CEDARVILLE, Ohio – Kentucky Wesleyan volleyball (5-18, 1-10 G-MAC) fell 0-3 away to Cedarville (12-9, 8-2 G-MAC) on Saturday.
Arielis Hernandez led Kentucky Wesleyan with seven kills, while
Hadley Wolfe,
Ella Thomas, and
Abigail Butterworth each added five kills.
Ana De Sevilla-Acosta finished with 11 assists and six digs, while
Sophie Spanier led the Panthers with nine digs. Kentucky Wesleyan totaled 25 kills, 32 digs, and three service aces as a team.
Cedarville 3-0 Kentucky Wesleyan (25-12, 25-15, 25-21)
SET ONE: Cedarville 25-12 Kentucky Wesleyan
Cedarville controlled the opening set behind a strong offensive performance, recording 14 kills while hitting .417. Kentucky Wesleyan stayed within striking distance early, with Wolfe and Hernandez contributing kills, but the Yellow Jackets gradually pulled away. The Panthers recorded five kills and committed eight attack errors as Cedarville closed out the opening set, 25-12.
SET TWO: Cedarville 25-15 Kentucky Wesleyan
Kentucky Wesleyan found more success offensively in the second set, recording 10 kills. Hernandez and Thomas helped provide points throughout the set, while De Sevilla-Acosta added an ace as the Panthers worked to stay within reach. Cedarville continued to attack efficiently, hitting .500 with 14 kills, and pulled away late to take the set 25-15.
SET THREE: Cedarville 25-21 Kentucky Wesleyan
The Panthers put together their strongest set of the match in the third, taking an early lead and battling Cedarville throughout the frame. Wolfe opened the set with three consecutive kills as Kentucky Wesleyan jumped ahead 4-0, while Hernandez, Thomas, and Butterworth continued to provide offense. The Panthers held a 19-18 advantage late before Cedarville rallied to close the set on a 7-2 run and secure the 25-21 victory.
UP NEXT
Kentucky Wesleyan returns to Jones Gym on Friday, October 30th to face Findlay (13-8, 8-2 G-MAC). First serve is set for 6 p.m. CT.
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