Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 PEMBROKE – Eckerd hit .211 from the net and had seven service aces on the way to a 3-0 (25-23, 25-23, 25-12) victory over the UNC Pembroke volleyball team on Saturday afternoon in the UNCP Invitational at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court. 
 
UNCP finished the night hitting just .071 from the net as No. 19 Wingate hit .281 from the net and had seven blocks to defeat the Braves 3-0 (25-11, 25-19, 25-17) in the nightcap. 


 

MATCH SUMMARY
FINAL SCORE	Eckerd 3, UNC Pembroke 0 (25-23, 25-23, 25-12)
RECORDS	UNC Pembroke 3-2, Eckerd 7-1
ARENA	Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court (Pembroke, N.C.)

MATCH REPLAY
SET 1 I 23-25	UNC Pembroke started the first set strong with a 3-0 run, capitalizing on an early kill by Tyler Patterson and errors from Eckerd. However, Eckerd rallied back, tying the score at 8-8 with a series of kills from Seiler Hruska and Hayden Nash. The Braves responded with a 4-0 run, highlighted by Savannah Whaley's kill, to lead 12-8. Eckerd's persistence paid off with a late surge, tying the score at 21-21 and eventually taking the set 25-23 after a crucial kill by Hayden Nash.
SET 2 I 23-25	Eckerd took an early 3-0 advantage due to attack UNCP attack errors and a service ace by Kinga Michalska. The Braves responded with a series of plays, including a service ace by Brette Doile and a kill by Alexandria Mills, bringing the score to 3-3. Both teams traded points throughout the set, but Eckerd managed to edge ahead, capitalizing on attack errors by the Braves, and ultimately secured the set 25-23.
SET 3 I 12-25	Eckerd opened the third set with a dominant 6-0 run, highlighted by kills from Peyton Walker and Nyla Muskovin, and two attack errors from the Braves. At 12-3, Eckerd maintained pressure with another series of points, including a service ace by Gabi Jedrzejczak, extending their lead to 17-5. The Braves attempted to rally with kills from Deorri Gaines and Abby Peduzzi, but Eckerd's offense, led by Hayden Nash and Gabi Jedrzejczak, continued to capitalize on opportunities. Eckerd sealed the set with a kill by Peyton Walker.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
KILLS	Abby Peduzzi (8), Savannah Whaley (7), Alexandria Mills (5)
ASSISTS	Emily Collings (15), Tyler Patterson (10), Brette Doile (3)
DIGS	Emily Collings (10), Brette Doile (8), Tyler Patterson (7)
BLOCKS	Alexandria Mills (3), Kaitlyn Koel (2), Addie Decker (1)
SERVICE ACES	Savannah Whaley (3), Brette Doile (1)
MATCH SUMMARY
FINAL SCORE	No. 19 Wingate 3, UNC Pembroke 0 (25-11, 25-19, 25-17)
RECORDS	UNC Pembroke 3-3, Wingate 7-1
ARENA	Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court (Pembroke, N.C.)
MATCH REPLAY
SET 1 I 11-25	Wingate quickly established a lead, opening with a 6-2 run, highlighted by kills from Gabby Saye and Abby Mas. The Braves attempted to keep pace, but Wingate continued to surge with a string of consecutive points, including a service ace from Maggie Fillauer, bringing the score to 17-7.
SET 2 I 19-25	The Bulldogs got a strong start taking an early 3-1 lead with Gabby Saye scoring consecutive kills. UNCP responded with a service ace by Abby Peduzzi and a kill from Addie Decker, leveling the score at 5-5. The Bulldogs then established a scoring streak, with Gabby Saye contributing multiple kills to push the score to 13-10. Despite efforts from Tyler Patterson and Alexandria Mills, who each recorded multiple kills, the Braves were unable to close the gap. Wingate maintained their momentum with a final kill by Emily Johnson to secure the set at 25-19.
SET 3 I 17-25	Wingate took control early starting with a 3-0 lead, aided by early attack errors from the Braves. Despite a brief surge from the Braves, highlighted by kills from Caterina Coronelli and Abby Peduzzi, the Bulldgos maintained control with consistent scoring from Gabby Saye and Alanna Vavao.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
KILLS	Abby Peduzzi (10), Alexandria Mills (6), Caterina Coronelli (5)
ASSISTS	Tyler Patterson (22), Anaya Carter (2), Isabella Dillman (2)
DIGS	Tyler Patterson (15), Abby Peduzzi (11), Anaya Carter (5)
BLOCKS	Alexandria Mills (1), Deorri Gaines (1)
SERVICE ACES	Abby Peduzzi (1), Isabella Dillman (1)

 

UP NEXT

The Braves will step into Conference Carolinas play on Friday when they welcome Southern Wesleyan to town for Youth Day. First serve is set for 6 p.m. at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court. Admission is free.

 

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