By: Charles Shearer
Box Score BABSON PARK, Fla. - Returning to action for the second day in a row, Webber International University played host to conference for Florida Memorial University. The Warriors (19-1, 9-0) would prevail over the Lions (2-11, 2-6) in straight sets 25-9, 25-20, 25-20.
Katie Schueman and
Nikki McDaniel would each lead the offense with 8 kills, and
Brianna Baez added 7 of her own.
Carlee Baxter had 30 assists, and
Michelle Calderon anchored the defense with 15 digs. Baez also had 4.5 blocks for the match.
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Set one would see the Warriors in control from start to finish. They began with a 9-0 run fueled by strong serving from Calderon. The Lions would get their closest at 11-5 before Webber used a 14-4 run to win the set. Webber hit .476 in the set, led by McDaniel and Baez with three kills each, and held Florida Memorial to a -.067 hitting percentage.
Set two would start very differently for both sides. Florida Memorial used a much improved defensive effort to keep the score within one point early on. After tying the score at 7-7, the Lions would run off four straight points to take the lead. Webber would find themselves down 12-17 before using an 8-0 run to retake control, keyed once again by Calderon's serve. Florida Memorial cut the lead to 22-20 before Webber scored the final three points to secure the set. Calderon's 2 aces and Baez's 2 kills helped pace the Warriors in the set.
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Set three would be tight from the beginning. After an early 5-4 lead, the Lions used a 5-3 run to take control early. Webber would tie things up at 11-11, and proceeded to run off a 4-1 run of their own. After momentarily falling behind by one and a 4-0 run by Florida Memorial, the Warriors used another 4-1 run to permanently take the lead. Webber closed out the match on a McDaniel kill. Schueman led the offense in the set with 4 of her kills.
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Jessica Medina led Florida Memorial with 7 kills, with Raquel Laing chipping in 5. Angelique Lopez would have 19 assists, and Medina also led defensively with 12 digs.
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The Warriors are set to return to action on Tuesday as they host Florida National University. First serve is set for 7:00PM Eastern time.
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