<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2VXyHk_0wENTGHt00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2VXyHk_0wENTGHt00" width="800" height="450" >POUGHKEEPSIE, NY. – On Saturday afternoon, the Quinnipiac volleyball team won their fourth consecutive game after defeating Sacred Heart, 3-1. Elena Giacomini led the offensive charge with 17 kills each in the four-set victory. Damla Gunes registered 40 assists in the effort. LOCATIONMcCann Arena | Poughkeepsie, NY RecordsQuinnipiac Bobcats (9-11, 6-2 MAAC) | Marist Red Foxes (1-17, 1-6 MAAC) Quinnipiac 3, Marist 1 SET ONE (25-18, Quinnipiac)The Bobcats began the set with a 7-2 lead. The Red Foxes quickly closed the gap, bringing the score to 8-7. The Bobcats controlled the set, maintaining a lead of five points for most of it. Quinnipiac went on to win the set 25-18. SET TWO (21-25)The second set started differently. The Red Foxes opened on a 5-0 run. The Bobcats struggled to recover and fell behind by 11 points. Despite cutting the deficit to 22-18, Quinnipiac couldn't finish strong, and Marist secured the set with a 25-21 win. SET THREE (25-14)Marist struck first in the set, but Quinnipiac quickly responded with their own point. The Bobcats then surged ahead with a 7-0 run, taking control with an 8-3 lead. Quinnipiac maintained their momentum, stringing together multiple runs throughout the set, ultimately securing a 25-14 victory. SET FOUR (25-18)The Bobcats carried their energy into the fourth and final set, jumping to a 10-3 lead. The Red Foxes responded with an 8-1 run but couldn't sustain their comeback, falling 25-18 in a close finish. NOTES:<ul><li>Three different Bobcats recorded double-digit kills, with Elena Giacomini having 17, Yagmur Gunes having 14, and Leilani-kai Giusta having 11. </li><li>Giusta recorded double-digit kills for the 10th match in a row. </li><li>Quinnipiac recorded 10.0 total blocks, while Marist had 8.0 total blocks.</li><li>The Bobcats combined for 55 kills compared to 42 kills from the Red Foxes. </li><li>Quinnipiac dominated the service line with 14 aces in the victory over the Red Foxes. </li><li>Damla Gunes recorded 40 assists in the effort. </li></ul>The Bobcats will stay on the road for a quick turnaround, taking on Siena on October 20th at 2:00 p.m. FOLLOW USTo stay current on Quinnipiac volleyball news, follow the program on social media @QU_WVB and gobobcats.com. </div></body>

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POUGHKEEPSIE, NY. – On Saturday afternoon, the Quinnipiac volleyball team won their fourth consecutive game after defeating Sacred Heart, 3-1. Elena Giacomini led the offensive charge with 17 kills each in the four-set victory. Damla Gunes registered 40 assists in the effort. LOCATION. McCann Arena | Poughkeepsie, NY. Records.