Hot Serving Leads UChicago Sweep of Trine
The University of Chicago women's volleyball team continued their hot start to the season on Saturday as the Maroons earned a 3-0 sweep of Trine to complete a perfect 3-0 weekend at the Rosalie Resch Invitational.
After a strong start to the Thunder to build an early lead, the Maroons responded to win 8 of the nect nine points, thanks to a pair of kills from Jordan Jones to take a 10-5 lead. Then, the offense continued to roll with four service aces in the next 10 points to stretch the advantage to 18-9. The Maroons would then seal the set at 25-15 with two more service aces from Kennedy Cheung.
In the second set, the momentum continued for UChicago as they took a quick 5-1 lead and stretched it out to 16-7 after two more service aces from Ellie Maxwell. The Maroons would close out the set 25-14 on a kill from Julia Lewkowitz, putting them one set from victory.
In the third set, the Thunder battled early on and took a 7-6 lead, but for the third time in as many sets, it was UChicago going on a big run. The Maroons scored 12 of the next 17 points to take an 18-12 lead. The Maroons would then close out the win 25-16 on two more service aces from Maxwell and Jones.
Olivia Zamis led the Maroons up front with 8 kills and 13 swings for a .538 hitting percentage, and she added a team-high 3 blocks. Jordan Jones also added 8 kills and a pair of service aces.
Ellie Maxwell was lights out from the service line with 6 aces, and she added 23 assists, while Kennedy Cheung tallied 4 service aces and 7 digs. Julia Lewkowitz led the UChicago defense with 8 kills while adding 7 kills.
With the win, the Maroons improve to 4-0 overall on the season.