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Axewomen's streak grows to 6 with sweep of Moncton

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – For some teams, the Christmas break can allow some rust to build, but the Axewomen Volleyball team has been on fire since it’s three wins at the AUS tournament prior to the Christmas Holidays.

Axewomen's streak grows to 6 with sweep of Moncton
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January 21, 2018

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – For some teams, the Christmas break can allow some rust to build, but the Axewomen Volleyball team has been on fire since it's three wins at the AUS tournament prior to the Christmas Holidays.

On a six-game winning streak since November 18, the Axewomen improve their AUS regular season record to 8-4 with a three-set sweep of the visiting Moncton Aigles Bleus.

Only the last set was close as a young and rebuilding Moncton squad struggled to defend the Axewomen's attack.

Leading the attack was first-year outside hitter Lucy Glen-Carter who captured the honour as the Subway Player of the Game with an astounding hitting efficiency of 0.500, 11 kills, two service aces and 15 points. Plus, if her offensive skills didn't impress you, she added 12 digs and two solo blocks to her defensive performance.

"Lucy has been diligently working on her defense after each practice. Her defensive effort combined with her attack efficiency lead her to the player of the game nod," said Acadia head coach Michelle Wood. "However credit needs to be given across the board. If you look at the statistical breakdown of our match, we're a team that is able to successfully distribute the ball to any one of our hitters. Everyone is doing their job."

Combining for 36 kills and a hitting efficiency of 0.255, the Axewomen scored 55 points in the three-set win.

"Our team has been putting in a lot of effort in the gym and we have really started to find our identity/dynamic as a team. Everyone is contributing on and off the court and playing an integral role in the success of our team and bettering our program. We have used this to our advantage and have started playing with a calm, confident attitude which has allowed us to be successful and push forward," pointed out Glen-Carter.   

A first set win of 25-11 and a hitting efficiency of 0.407, set the tone for the first two games. The Axewomen continued the offensive barrage with a 25-14 second set victory.

While Acadia never allowed the Aigles Blues to lead throughout the three-game match excepting in the opening minutes of each set, Moncton did make the third and final set close, trailing the Axewomen by one point several times.

At 16-14 Acadia, second-year middle, Daniella Trodel posted a kill that would open the floodgates to an eventual 25-17 third set victory and 3-0 match win.

Other notable performances by the Axewomen include Sarah Ross and Lauryn Renzella posting seven kills each and Regan Herrington's 29 sets and 6 kills. Libero Kailey Evans added 18 digs.

Moncton's Emilie Landry was named the Aigles Bleus' Player of the Game. Teammate Christelle Bertin had a team-high seven kills.

The Axewomen head to Saint Mary's on Friday, January 26 and then visit Moncton on Sunday, January 28. Moncton hosts Saint Mary's and Acadia next Saturday and Sunday.