Radford University
3-2
Temple
2-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radford | 22 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 1 |
| Temple | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 3 |
TEMPLE TURNS AWAY VOLLEYBALL’S COMEBACK ATTEMPT
9/6/2013 8:01:00 PM | Volleyball
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FAIRFAX, Va. – Rachel Wiechecki hammered a season-high 16 kills and collected 12 digs, but Temple held Radford to an .189 attack clip in downing the Highlanders, 3-1, in a nonconference volleyball match Friday evening as part of the Patriot Invitational inside the RAC.
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Reigning Big South Freshman of the Week Jordan Watson was right behind, totaling 14 kills in addition to three blocks for Radford (3-2). Megan Short knocked down nine kills to go along with three blocks, while Cheyanne James tallied eight kills, a team-best 14 digs and four blocks.
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Jena Braden recorded her second double-double in four matches, dishing out 25 assists and digging the ball 13 times. Rachel Flores was credited with a season-high 22 assists, while Emma Deininger rejected a team-high six attacks.
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Gabriella Matautia paced the Owls (2-1) with a match-high 23 kills and 15 digs. Also posting a double-double was E. Carlin, who blasted 17 kills and absorbed 11 attacks. Alyssa Drachslin had a match-high 17 digs and Sandra Sydlik finished with a match-high 50 assists.
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Behind three kills from Wiechecki, the Highlanders stormed out to a 7-3 edge in the opening set. However, Temple rallied to grab its first lead, 19-18, prompting an RU timeout. Despite the Highlanders winning the next two points, Temple came from behind once more to steal the first set, 25-22. Wiechecki and James led the Radford attack with five kills apiece.
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Like the first frame, the Highlanders opened with an early advantage (3-0) in the second stanza. Trailing 5-2, the Owls scored the next six points to build an 8-5 edge. They extended their lead to six (16-10) moments later. RU closed the gap to three (22-19) following a block assist by Wiechecki and Deininger. However, Temple reeled off the final three points to clinch the set (25-19).
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Trailing 12-11 in the third stanza, the Highlanders rallied to push in front, 18-15. After the Owls took a 20-19 edge, Radford answered with a 6-3 surge to force a fourth frame. Watson was phenomenal in the set, cranking eight kills.
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In the fourth stanza, the Highlanders fell behind 16-10. RU cut its deficit in half, 20-17, before the Owls claimed the next two points for a five-point advantage. Refusing to back down, Wiechecki roped back-to-back winners to set the score at 22-19. The Highlanders' attempt at a comeback was derailed when Temple closed the set on a 3-2 run to clinch the match.
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Radford returns to action Saturday for a 1 p.m. match against tournament host George Mason. Live stats and live video will be provided.
