Posted: Nov 03, 2021
Blazers Cap Season in the Quarterfinals
Elms
(19-9)
0
Johnson & Wales
(18-9)
3
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Elms (19-9) | 18 | 17 | 19 | 0 |
|
Johnson & Wales (18-9) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Providence, RI - The Blazer's came up short yesterday evening as they faced Johnson & Wales University in the GNAC Quarterfinals.
THE BASICS:
HOW IT HAPPENED:
The early portion of the first set saw the Blazers and Wildcats trade points, with neither side able to establish a lead. The Blazers were up 7-5 before a 5-10 run by JWU saw them in a 12-15 deficit. JWU didn't let up and despite a pair of points from Sabrina Christie (Agawam, MA) to get Elms within 5 at 17-22, the deficit was too much to overcome for the Blazers. The Blazers fell 18-25 and down 0-1 in the match.
The second set began with traded points as the Blazers trailed by one at 6-5. A strong JWU run saw the Blazers down 7-16 mid-way through the set. The Blazers continued to push and three back-to-back kills from Alanys Cruz Diaz (Humacao, P.R.) and Jaylianne Ramos Figueroa (Boca Raton, FL) and a solo block by Cruz Diaz pushed them to 13-20 and JWU into a timeout. The teams traded points with Elms eventually falling 17-25. The Blazers were down 0-2 in the match.
The Blazers struggled in the beginning of the third set and were down 8-15 mid-way as the Wildcats held their momentum. Elms refused to go quietly and battled back within four after a pair of kills from Christie and Cruz Diaz at 17-21. Elms fell 19-25 in the third and 0-3 in the match.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Ramos Figueroa led the Blazers with 8 kills and added 9 digs.
- Cruz Diaz added 7 kills, 4 digs, and three blocks.
- Kianna Lozada (Bayamon, P.R.) led the defense with 14 digs.
RECAP:
- The Blazers wrap up their season with a 19-9 overall and a 9-4 in their first GNAC season appearance. Huge congratulations to this years squad and special recognition to the seniors!
- The Blazers wrap up their season with a 19-9 overall and a 9-4 in their first GNAC season appearance. Huge congratulations to this years squad and special recognition to the seniors!
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