News Summary
The Wheeling University Volleyball team struggled at the Grand Valley State Tournament, suffering two straight-set losses. The Cardinals, seeking their first win of the season, fell to Hillsdale College and #13 Grand Valley State. Cami Black stood out with notable performances, but the team faced significant challenges against ranked opponents. They will look to improve their record in their next match against Tiffin University.
Wheeling, WV – The Wheeling University Volleyball team faced a challenging start to their tournament run, suffering two defeats at the Grand Valley State Tournament held on September 12-13, 2025. The Cardinals, who entered the tournament seeking their first win of the season with a record of 0-6 overall, encountered Hillsdale College and #13 Grand Valley State on September 12 and fell in both matches.
Match Against Hillsdale College
In their opening match against Hillsdale College, Wheeling lost with a decisive score of 3-0. The set scores were as follows: Hillsdale took the first set 25-20, followed by a closer second set at 25-22, and finished the match with a commanding 25-15 victory in the third set. Cami Black was a standout player for Wheeling, leading the team with 13 kills and achieving a hitting percentage of .263, marking the fifth time this season she has led in kills.
Additional offensive contributions came from Olivia Batch, who added 9 kills, and Katie Wilking with 7 kills. Setting up their attackers, Lexi Duplessis and Faith Keifer provided significant assistance with 18 and 17 assists, respectively. On defense, Megan Platt stood out with 17 digs, being the only player to reach double digits in that category during the match.
Match Against #13 Grand Valley State
The second match of the day proved to be equally challenging for Wheeling, as they faced off against the nationally ranked #13 Grand Valley State. Once again, the Cardinals were unable to secure a win, losing 3-0. The set scores for this match were 25-11 in the first set, 25-12 in the second set, and 25-17 in the third set. Both Cami Black and Katie Wilking recorded 7 kills each in this match. Wilking achieved a hitting percentage of .278, while Black led the team with the most total attacks, tallying 20 attempts.
Lexi Duplessis continued to lead with her playmaking, finishing the match with 13 assists. Defensively, Megan Platt again showcased her skills, leading the team for the second consecutive match with 10 digs.
Looking Ahead
The Wheeling University Volleyball team will look to improve their record as they take on Tiffin University in their next match scheduled for September 13, 2025, at 11 AM. The Cardinals remain in search of their first win of the season, with an ongoing effort to build momentum in their upcoming games.
Background Context
Entering the Grand Valley State Tournament, Wheeling University was in the midst of a tough start to their season, having lost their first six matches. The experience at the tournament offered competitive matchups against established teams, providing an opportunity for the Cardinals to evaluate their performance and areas for improvement as they continue through their season.
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