Cape Fear Volleyball vs Monroe Game Recap
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | T |
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25 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 3 |
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19 | 26 | 20 | 25 | 14 | 2 |
Team Stats
Cape Fear Community College
Monroe University
| Game Statistics | Cape Fear Community College | Monroe University |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .112 | .110 |
| Blocks | 9.0 | 2.0 |
| Digs | 95 | 94 |
| Aces | 15 | 8 |
Lakeside, FL - Friday, August 23
Cape Fear vs Monroe College
Cape Fear wins 3-2
1: 25-19 Cape Fear
2: 24-26 Monroe
3: 25-20 Cape Fear
4: 21-25 Monroe
5: 16-14 Cape Fear
In Short: This season's first matchup for the Sea Devils was a back-and-forth affair where Cape Fear pulled off a dramatic comeback to clinch a 16-14 victory in the fifth set.
Highlights: Defensively, the team excelled at the net, with standout performances from Addi Olson, who recorded 6 blocks and 6 kills, and Emma Anderson, who contributed 5 blocks, including a critical stuff block that tied the decisive fifth set at 14-14. Emma Schwarting was also a force with 4 blocks and 7 kills.
Brooke Bombatepe and Kori Jennings directed the offense with 20 and 21 assists, respectively, with Jennings also contributing 5 aces to the team's cause.
Kenzie Moyer anchored the defense with a stellar 35 digs, while Mackenzie Davis delivered a double-double, notching 15 kills, 14 digs, and adding 3 aces to her all-around performance. The turning point of the match came in the final set when Addy Sechrist entered the game with the Sea Devils trailing 5-12. Sechrist delivered under pressure, serving four consecutive aces and bringing Cape Fear back into contention. Her tough serving set the stage for Anderson's pivotal block, and Cape Fear secured the win.
Final Thoughts: "It's still early season and we are trying to figure out exactly who we are as a team," says Head Coach Colby Rosser. "Very proud of the fight and resilience they showed to come back and pull out the win against an incredibly scrappy Monroe team."
