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Lady Eagles extend winning streak
Junior Amanda Gough helped the Lady Eagles extend their win streak to 13 games in a row. (Justin Gmoser / The Clarion Call)
The Lady Golden Eagles volleyball team walked away victorious this past Friday and Saturday.
Their first match was Friday evening against three-time PSAC champions California University of Pennsylvania.
After four sets and extending their winning streak to 12 straight games, the Lady Golden Eagles were the winners versus a CalU team they had not beaten since the 2006 season.
Kellie Bartman led the way against the Vulcans with 14 kills, nine digs and five blocks.
Setter, Amanda Gough, kept pace with 51 assists and eight digs, while Corinne Manley added 17 kills and two blocks.
“I am really proud of the way our team came together, especially in a couple situations when we were down,” Coach Jennifer Harrison said
“Cal’s game was one to remember for a long time. Our team really came together and proved to our fans and opponent how much of a family we really are,” Gough said.
On Saturday afternoon, Coach Harrison and the team certainly had something to be excited about.
“I truly feel that Amanda Gough played one of the most complete matches of her career. She did a really nice job of leading and made some great decisions in the process.”
“In addition, we had solid efforts from all players, and it was really exciting to see how a couple of our freshman athletes truly played well beyond their years.”
Facing the Crimson Hawks of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, the same routine took place for the team.
Taking the match into four sets once again, the Lady Eagles improved their overall record of 13-1 and kept their spot on the top with a 6-0, undefeated PSAC West record.
“It was good that we could put forth a solid effort against IUP after such an emotional match on Friday,” Coach Harrison said.
“IUP is a great team, and they gave us fits at times. The girls did a nice job of stepping up.”
Gough led the match with 46 assists, 17 digs and two kills, while Bartman stayed strong with 17 kills and six digs.
Rhiannon Brady played well with 41 digs and three assists, while Kaitlyn Anderson added 11 kills.
The lady Golden Eagles will look to extend their winning streak on Friday, during an away match at Edinboro University.
The Lady Fighting Scots are 11-3 on the season with a conference record of 4-2
The Golden Eagles will travel to Mercyhurst on to take on the Lady Lakers. Mercyhurst is 12-3 on the season with a 4-1 record in the conference.
Next Tuesday they will travel to Juniata University to take on the Lady Eagles. The match is schedule to start at 7 p.m.
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