CU Volleyball Preview - vs. William Smith College/Liberty League Semifinals (11/15)

Schuyler Meyer --<>-- schuylermeyer.com

Women's Volleyball | 11/14/2024 4:00:00 PM

In a repeat of last year's Liberty League Semifinals, the Clarkson University Volleyball team will once again be facing off against William Smith College in the conference's final four on Friday afternoon.

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The Series: The Golden Knights will appreciate the do-over against William Smith, as it was the first full match that the team played in a 5-1 with Ashley Currier as the team's setter since the day before Anna Mayer went down with a season-ending injury. Clarkson hit just .069 in a three-set loss to the Herons (25-15, 25-17, 25-21).

Key Stats for #3 Clarkson (13-14, 5-3 Liberty League): The Golden Knights have picked up their rates from the service line recently, having posted more aces than their opponents in seven of the last nine matches, including a 14-5 advantage against Skidmore College in Tuesday's match. Clarkson has reached double figures in aces in six of the last 12 matches, something the team accomplished only twice in the first 15 matches.

Key Stats for #2 William Smith (21-5, 7-1 Liberty League): The Herons have nearly a four-kill advantage against their opponents as the team's offense is led by its solid outsides. Malya Sayre leads the Liberty League with 3.99 kills per set, while Marin Montagne (2.59 kps), Hope Von Dohlen (2.53 kps), and Jaylynn McCarthy (1.91 kps) contribute to the offense as well. First-year collegiate Delainy Williams is posting 10.56 assists per set and running the team's offense to a .214 hitting percentage.

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Players Mentioned

#9 Ashley Currier: S; 5' 9"; Junior

#4 Anna Mayer: S; 5' 6"; Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

#9 Ashley Currier
: 5' 9"; Junior
: S

#4 Anna Mayer
: 5' 6"; Graduate Student
: S

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Players Mentioned

#9 Ashley Currier

#4 Anna Mayer

Players Mentioned

#9 Ashley Currier

#4 Anna Mayer