WASHINGTON, D.C. – Fordham volleyball dropped a Saturday afternoon match to Atlantic 10 foe George Washington in five sets.
The loss drops Fordham to 10-14 on the season, and 4-7 in A10 play.
Set One
Coming off a thrilling five-set victory by Fordham on Friday night, George Washington was ready and raring to go to begin the Saturday match. The Revolutionaries scored the first six points of the frame, and controlled the lead throughout.
Bridget Woodruff helped get the attack started for Fordham, picking up an efficient four kills in the first set. The Rams were simply unable to keep up with the Revolutionaries, who hit a ridiculous .438 in the set to take a 25-20 victory.
Set Two
The Rams punched back in the second set, battling back-and-forth with the home squad. Tied at 22 late into the set, Fordham was able to lock in and pull out a clutch victory. A kill from Woodruff, and a service ace by
Ana Del Angel Aguilar put the finishing touches on a 25-22 set victory.
Set Three
The back-and-forth play continued into the third set. Fordham and George Washington traded points all set long, and found themselves tied at 24 late into the set. The Revolutionaries were able to take control in the clutch, picking up two kills to mark a 26-24 victory.
Set Four
With their backs up against the wall, Fordham again delivered a clutch set victory. The Rams and Revolutionaries battled tightly throughout the set, and George Washington pulled ahead with a late 18-17 lead. From that point, Fordham turned it on, scoring eight unanswered points to charge back and steal the fourth set. The 25-18 victory forced a deciding set five.
Set Five
The Rams were unable to recapture the magic from their fifth set victory on Friday night. George Washington pulled away to a 14-7 lead after some great play up front from Nicanora Clarke. Fordham rallied with their backs against the wall yet again, scoring four unanswered, but Clarke put away another kill to give the Revolutionaries a 15-11 set victory, and a 3-2 match victory.
The Stats
- It was a career afternoon for junior Bridget Woodruff, who led the way with 18 kills for Fordham. Woodruff's 18 kills mark a new career-high.
- Woodruff also contributed six blocks, one off the team lead.
- Johanna Franzen continued her impressive freshman campaign, picking up 15 kills and ten digs.
- Giada Ianuale set a career-high with 43 assists to lead the way for Fordham.
What's Next?
The Rams will return home to the Bronx for a mid-week matchup against Rhode Island. The two A10 foes will face off in a "Battle of the Rams" on Wednesday, October 28 at 5 p.m. Coverage will be available on ESPN+.
