Washington, D.C. - The St. Mary's College of Maryland Volleyball team (5-7) traveled to Washington DC to compete against Trinity. The Seahawks won the match in 3 sets.

St. Marys-3 Trinity (DC)-0

How it Happened

• St. Mary's started the first set out strong with a kill by Nancy Slaughter (Phoenix, MD). This kill enabled the Seahawks to take flight and create a 10-point lead. While Trinity was able to score 6 points, 10 service aces by Slaughter pushed the Seahawks forward to a 25-6 win. 

• The Seahawks dominated the second set early when coming off hot from the first set. Scoring 11 straight points with no interruptions, the Seahawks were confidently placing the ball. Kills from Grace Gilmore (Redding, CT) and Caitlynn Yoakum (Marshall, VA) helped keep the momentum going. The Seahawks won the second set 25-7. 

• The third and final set initially started as a battle. Trinity kept the game within a point until Mesha Shupe (Waldorf, MD) came in with two kills. While Trinity was resilient, St. Mary's took the third set winning 25-12.

Key Plays

• Nancy Slaughter led this match in service aces (10) and blocks (1).

• Ellie Matthews (Hollywood, MD) and Grace Gilmore each had the team high of 4 kills. 

• Nicole Gibson (Fairfax, VA) led the team with 10 assists. 

Up Next

   The St. Mary's College of Maryland Volleyball hits the road this Wednesday as they head to Fredericksburg, Virginia to match up against Mary Washington at 7:00 PM. 

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