The Cavs’ Volleyball season ended as they lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament 3-2 to Christopher Newport University Captains last Friday, Nov. 15.The Cavs had entered the game on the 13 game win-streak and only four losses on the season.
Cabrini got off to a flying start in the opening set, taking an early 7-3 lead. But, as the set continued, Christopher Newport was able to tie the set at 12. In the final minutes in the opening set, tied 19-19, the Cavs were able to rally, taking the set 25-19.
Christopher Newport took the momentum going into the second set taking the early lead. But, the Cavs were able to rally, still down 10-13. The momentum was once again on Christopher Newport’s side as they went on to win the set 25-13.
Once again, the Cavs got off to the quick start, leading 8-0 early in third set. But once again, Christopher Newport rallied, tying the set first at 23 and again at 25. But a late error by Christopher Newport helped seal the Cabrini 27-25 set win.
Neither team was able to get off to a clear lead in the fourth set, with each team getting a lead, only for it to get tied right back up. Neither side was able to take a clear advantage until Christopher Newport was able to push, taking a 21-16 lead. But once again the Cavs were able to rally back to tie the set at 23 before losing 25-23.
The fifth set opened with the Cavs taking an early 3-1 lead, only for Christopher Newport to take an 8-5 lead and extending it to 13-8. But the Cavs wouldn’t go down that easily, rallying back to within one point at 13-12. But Christopher Newport pushed to win the set 15-12 and the match 3-2.
This was the final match for seniors Danielle Carrozza, Michele Fitz, Kristy Riley, and Sophia Sokolovich who lead the team to 94 wins, three CSAC Championships, and three NCAA Tournament appearances.
This was also the most successful season in Cabrini Volleyball history, finishing the season 29-5.
