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PRESCOTT, Ariz. – The Embry-Riddle volleyball team capped Senior Day with one of its most exciting victories of the season on Saturday, rallying past conference power OUAZ in a five-set battle, 25-20, 25-18, 19-25, 18-25, 16-14, at the Eagle Gym.
Embry-Riddle came out strong, claiming the opening two sets behind efficient offense and aggressive serving. The Eagles hit .464 in the second set while limiting OUAZ's attack, building a two-set advantage and putting the visitors on the brink of defeat.
OUAZ responded as a championship contender, taking the third and fourth sets to force a decisive fifth frame. The Eagles refused to fold, however, battling through 12 ties and five lead changes in the final set before securing the 16-14 victory.
Balanced offense fueled the Embry-Riddle attack as three Eagles reached double-digit kills. Brooke Eglinton paced the team with 12 kills while adding 21 digs for a double-double. Hannah Clear recorded 10 kills on a team-best .360 hitting percentage, while Anela Chew added 10 kills and Alexsandra Rodriguez contributed seven.
The Eagles were directed by a strong two-setter performance from Alice Tuci and Annette Tapia, who combined for 43 assists. Tapia also made a significant impact from the service line with a match-high four aces, while Ronni Lyons chipped in three aces of her own.
Defensively, Embry-Riddle finished with 89 digs. Sydney Sniffen led all Eagles with 25 digs, followed by Eglinton's 21 and Lyons' 15. At the net, the Eagles totaled 13 team blocks, including three block assists from Clear and Eglinton.
Despite OUAZ posting 62 kills and a .197 hitting percentage, Embry-Riddle answered with timely points throughout the match and delivered its best volleyball when it mattered most, hitting .286 in the deciding set to close out the upset victory.
The win marks a major boost for the Eagles as they close the regular season, earning a signature five-set triumph over one of the GSAC's top teams.
