TicketsANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Bearcats opened up play at the Michigan Challenge with a 3-0 loss to NC State on Friday afternoon. UC dropped the first set 25-11 and the next two by scores of 25-16.
// NOTES
• Cincinnati drops to 1-9 on the season with the loss while NC State improves to 4-5
• Carly Nolan led the team with nine kills while adding in three blocks and two digs
• Jade Tingelhoff had 22 assists on the day with three digs
• Elly Ogle was the Bearcats' leader in digs with six. Abby Williams was second in the match, finishing with five
// SET BREAKDOWN
Set 1: NC State, 25-11
• The Bearcats got off to a slow start, allowing the opposition to get out to a 7-0 lead before a service error put points on the board. Down 12-3, UC rallied and went on a 4-0 run, thanks in part to an ace from Maya Eller and block by Carly Nolan to make it a five-point deficit. Unfortunately, NC State was able to quiet the UC momentum. The Wolfpack ended the set on an 8-0 run.
Set 2: NC State, 25-16
• Two early aces helped NC State get out to another early lead in the second set. A kill from Nolan from a Jade Tingelhoff assist brought the set within one point (4-3) before a kill from Jasmine Jones, also from Tingelhoff, tied things at four each. The Wolfpack broke that tie with a 4-0 run to remain in front. Down 12-7, the Bearcats called a timeout. Two attack errors and an ace by Chrysanthi Stamatiou started a rally for UC after the break. Another kill from Nolan made it a two-point set, 13-11. NC State's late 6-0 scoring run allowed them to escape with the set victory.
Set 3: NC State, 25-16
• The final set got off to a better start as a Nolan kill off an assist from Tingelhoff gave the Bearcats their first lead. Down 11-7, Megan Kissel earned back-to-back points for UC with a kill and a block. Two points was as close as the Bearcats would get to the lead down the stretch as NC State won 25-16 to take the match in straight sets.
// NEXT MATCH
UC will have a quick turnaround as it faces Milwaukee at 5 p.m. later this evening (Friday). The Michigan Challenge will conclude with a 7:30 p.m. matchup with the host and nationally-ranked Wolverines on Saturday.
// FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
For all of the latest information on Cincinnati volleyball, please visit GoBEARCATS.com. For up to the minute updates, follow Cincinnati Volleyball (@GoBearcatsVB) and Coach Alvey (@CoachAlveyUC) on twitter. You can also find the Bearcats on Facebook (GoBearcatsVB) and Instagram (GoBearcatsVB).
// EXPERIENCE UC
The University of Cincinnati department of athletics announced an initiative entitled Experience UC, geared toward inviting the community to campus to see firsthand the great things about and surrounding the university. Experience UC includes complimentary admission for patrons attending women's basketball, lacrosse, volleyball, women's tennis, men's and women's soccer, swimming and diving and track and field home events
// NOTES
• Cincinnati drops to 1-9 on the season with the loss while NC State improves to 4-5
• Carly Nolan led the team with nine kills while adding in three blocks and two digs
• Jade Tingelhoff had 22 assists on the day with three digs
• Elly Ogle was the Bearcats' leader in digs with six. Abby Williams was second in the match, finishing with five
// SET BREAKDOWN
Set 1: NC State, 25-11
• The Bearcats got off to a slow start, allowing the opposition to get out to a 7-0 lead before a service error put points on the board. Down 12-3, UC rallied and went on a 4-0 run, thanks in part to an ace from Maya Eller and block by Carly Nolan to make it a five-point deficit. Unfortunately, NC State was able to quiet the UC momentum. The Wolfpack ended the set on an 8-0 run.
Set 2: NC State, 25-16
• Two early aces helped NC State get out to another early lead in the second set. A kill from Nolan from a Jade Tingelhoff assist brought the set within one point (4-3) before a kill from Jasmine Jones, also from Tingelhoff, tied things at four each. The Wolfpack broke that tie with a 4-0 run to remain in front. Down 12-7, the Bearcats called a timeout. Two attack errors and an ace by Chrysanthi Stamatiou started a rally for UC after the break. Another kill from Nolan made it a two-point set, 13-11. NC State's late 6-0 scoring run allowed them to escape with the set victory.
Set 3: NC State, 25-16
• The final set got off to a better start as a Nolan kill off an assist from Tingelhoff gave the Bearcats their first lead. Down 11-7, Megan Kissel earned back-to-back points for UC with a kill and a block. Two points was as close as the Bearcats would get to the lead down the stretch as NC State won 25-16 to take the match in straight sets.
// NEXT MATCH
UC will have a quick turnaround as it faces Milwaukee at 5 p.m. later this evening (Friday). The Michigan Challenge will conclude with a 7:30 p.m. matchup with the host and nationally-ranked Wolverines on Saturday.
// FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
For all of the latest information on Cincinnati volleyball, please visit GoBEARCATS.com. For up to the minute updates, follow Cincinnati Volleyball (@GoBearcatsVB) and Coach Alvey (@CoachAlveyUC) on twitter. You can also find the Bearcats on Facebook (GoBearcatsVB) and Instagram (GoBearcatsVB).
// EXPERIENCE UC
The University of Cincinnati department of athletics announced an initiative entitled Experience UC, geared toward inviting the community to campus to see firsthand the great things about and surrounding the university. Experience UC includes complimentary admission for patrons attending women's basketball, lacrosse, volleyball, women's tennis, men's and women's soccer, swimming and diving and track and field home events