St. John’s Faces Virginia in NIVC Super 16

St. John’s Volleyball Faces Virginia in NIVC Super 16 Showdown

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Riding high after a straight-set sweep of north carolina A&T, the St. ⁢John’s volleyball⁢ team is set for ⁤a historic‍ clash against Virginia in the NIVC‍ Super 16 Round. ⁣The match, scheduled for 6 p.m. Sunday at Virginia’s Memorial Gymnasium, marks the first-ever meeting⁢ between the two programs.

Fans can catch all the action live ⁤on ‍ESPN+ with live stats available ⁣on RedStormSports.com. Tickets for the showdown are on sale at VirginiaSports.com.

The Red Storm (22-12, 10-8 BIG EAST) secured their ⁢third consecutive opening-round victory in the NIVC on ⁤Saturday⁤ night, dispatching⁢ North Carolina A&T 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-21).This marks St. John’s third ⁢straight appearance in the NIVC Super 16. Last year, the⁣ Johnnies defeated Howard in straight sets before falling to USF in a thrilling five-set battle.

Leading the ⁤charge for ⁢St. John’s is ⁤junior right-side hitter Erin Jones,⁢ who notched her 10th triple-double of the season against North Carolina A&T. jones recorded 16 assists, 13 digs, and 13 kills, adding two‍ aces and a block assist to her notable stat line.She previously‍ shattered the BIG EAST single-season triple-double record with her eighth of conference play against Providence in the final match of the⁣ regular season.Jones is one of only four players in the nation to⁣ register 10 or more triple-doubles this⁣ year.

Sophomore libero Rashanny Solano Smith was a defensive force against the Aggies, racking up 24 digs, including 10⁢ in the decisive third‍ set. Solano smith averages an impressive 4.1 digs‍ per set and leads the Red Storm with 464 digs this season. She has also contributed 99‍ assists and 16 service aces.

Freshman outside hitter⁤ Ana Benjamim delivered a strong⁣ performance at Memorial Gymnasium, ⁢registering 10 kills at an ⁤efficient 47.4 ⁤hitting percentage. This marks Benjamim’s second double-digit kill performance ‍of the season.

the Cavaliers (21-10, ⁤11-9 ACC) are making their first ‍postseason appearance‍ since 1999 and‍ their ⁤third overall. Virginia is⁢ led by outside hitter Elayna Duprey, who paces‍ the team with 316 kills at 2.93 per set. Middle blocker Abby Tadder anchors the Cavaliers’ defense with 113 total blocks, including 11 solo rejections. Tadder has also contributed 305 kills at a 27.8 percent hitting clip, along with 144 digs and 16 aces.

Setting duties are shared by Ashley Lee and ⁤ACC‍ All-Freshman Team ⁣member ⁢Zoey Dood. Lee leads the‍ team with 683 assists, while Dood has tallied 385 assists this season. Dood has also recorded 65 kills, while Lee has logged 254 digs.

The‍ winner of Sunday’s‍ match will advance to the NIVC Great Eight round to⁤ face UConn. Game time, ⁢date,⁣ and location will be⁢ announced at a later ‍date.

St. John’s Prepares for Historic NIVC Showdown with Virginia

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – After a dominant sweep of North Carolina A&T, the St. john’s volleyball team faces a new challenge: a historic first-ever matchup against Virginia in the NIVC Super 16. The ⁤match, scheduled for 6 p.m. Sunday at Virginia’s Memorial Gymnasium, marks a important step for both programs, each seeking to extend their postseason runs.

St. John’s (22-12, 10-8 BIG⁢ EAST) enters the contest riding a wave of momentum, securing⁤ their third consecutive opening-round NIVC ⁢victory. Junior right-side hitter⁣ Erin Jones continues to lead the charge, demonstrating her exceptional versatility with her⁢ 10th triple-double‍ of the season against North Carolina A&T. Jones’ achievements have placed her among the nation’s elite, as she is one of only four players to rack up 10 or more triple-doubles this year.

Sophomore libero Rashanny Solano Smith⁣ provides a defensive stalwart, consistently racking up⁢ impressive digs. Her performance against North Carolina A&T further solidified her crucial contributions to the team. Freshman outside hitter Ana Benjamim also showcased her growing talents, delivering a strong performance with 10 kills at an efficient 47.4 hitting percentage.

Virginia (21-10, 11-9 ACC) makes its first postseason appearance since 1999, bringing a persistent spirit⁤ to ⁢the ‍Super 16.

led by outside hitter⁢ elayna Duprey, who leads the team with 316 kills,⁤ the Cavaliers boast a strong offensive presence. Abby Tadder anchors their defense with ⁣113 total blocks⁤ and contributes significantly to their attack with 305 kills. Setting duties are shared by Ashley Lee and Zoey Dood, who bring⁢ both experience and youthful talent to the Virginia side.

The winner ⁣of this exciting matchup will advance to the NIVC great Eight round to face⁤ UConn, with details to be announced shortly. Fans can witness the historic clash between st. John’s and Virginia live on ESPN+, with live stats available on RedStormSports.com. Tickets‍ are on sale at VirginiaSports.com.