Saturday, November 13
Radford, Va.
2:00 PM
Radford University
6-22,4-12Big South
3
vs
0
Gardner-Webb
7-19,4-12Big South
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner-Webb | 21 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Radford | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Photo by: Radford Athletics Communications
Highlanders Upend Gardner-Webb on Senior Day
11/13/2021 3:39:00 PM | Volleyball
Radford, Va. – The Radford volleyball team ended the 2021 campaign on a high note Saturday, defeating Gardner-Webb 3-0 on Senior Day at the Dedmon Center.
In the first set, the Runnin' Bulldogs held an early advantage, leading by as many as three points. However, the Highlanders rallied, going on a 6-1 spurt to take a 21-17 lead. A kill from senior Samantha Reitz clinched the victory, as Radford took the set 25-21.
The second game saw more of the same, with Gardner-Webb taking a 13-8 lead early. However, Radford dominated the second half of the set, with Reitz and Hailey Flowers leading the way. A 7-0 run helped the Highlander cause as they went on to take set two 25-19.
Radford was in control for the majority of the third set, ultimately prevailing 25-19 to take the match 3-0. With the victory, Radford snapped a four-game conference losing streak.
Before the game, Radford honored eight players who were playing their final game as a Highlander: Reitz, Flowers, Logan Williams, Taylor O'Neal, Taylor Moore, Kennedi Johnson, Brenna Ankrum, and Grace Green.
KEY STATS
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In the first set, the Runnin' Bulldogs held an early advantage, leading by as many as three points. However, the Highlanders rallied, going on a 6-1 spurt to take a 21-17 lead. A kill from senior Samantha Reitz clinched the victory, as Radford took the set 25-21.
The second game saw more of the same, with Gardner-Webb taking a 13-8 lead early. However, Radford dominated the second half of the set, with Reitz and Hailey Flowers leading the way. A 7-0 run helped the Highlander cause as they went on to take set two 25-19.
Radford was in control for the majority of the third set, ultimately prevailing 25-19 to take the match 3-0. With the victory, Radford snapped a four-game conference losing streak.
Before the game, Radford honored eight players who were playing their final game as a Highlander: Reitz, Flowers, Logan Williams, Taylor O'Neal, Taylor Moore, Kennedi Johnson, Brenna Ankrum, and Grace Green.
KEY STATS
- Reitz paced the winning effort with 12 kills.
- Williams chipped in another stellar performance, registering 20 assists. It was her 12th 20-assist game of the season.
- Radford had 10 blocks to the Runnin' Bulldogs zero.
FOLLOW RADFORD VOLLEYBALL
For more information on the Radford volleyball team follow @RadfordVB on Twitter and Instagram or Radford Volleyball on Facebook.
Team Stats
GW
Rad
Kills
31
36
Errors
23
15
Attempts
107
97
Hitting %
.075
.216
Points
35
53
Assists
30
34
Aces
4
7
Blocks
0
10
Game Leaders
Kills
12
Aces
2
Blocks
3
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
6
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Players Mentioned
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