1
Johnson (TN) JOHNSON 1-2
3
Winner Campbellsville (KY) CAMPBELL 2-1
Johnson (TN) JOHNSON
1-2
1
Final
3
Campbellsville (KY) CAMPBELL
2-1
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Johnson (TN) JOHNSON 18 25 21 15 (1)
Campbellsville (KY) CAMPBELL 25 19 25 25 (3)
0
Tennessee Wesleyan TENNESSE 1-3
3
Winner Campbellsville (KY) CAMPBELL 3-1
Tennessee Wesleyan TENNESSE
1-3
0
Final
3
Campbellsville (KY) CAMPBELL
3-1
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Tennessee Wesleyan TENNESSE 19 12 15 (0)
Campbellsville (KY) CAMPBELL 25 25 25 (3)
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Game Recap: Women's Volleyball | | Camryn Rich & Sheldon Dossett

Perfect Saturday gives Campbellsville Volleyball a 3-1 opening weekend

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – On day two of the Roar & Raid Invitational, the Campbellsville University women's volleyball team came out strong, earning two impressive wins over Johnson University and Tennessee Wesleyan to defend their home court successfully.

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  • Campbellsville volleyball swept the final day of the Roar & Raid Invite, defeating Johnson University (Tenn.) 3-1 before sweeping Tennessee Wesleyan 3-0.
  • Junior Emily Aabye powered the offense against Johnson with a match-high 17 kills, adding 10 digs and four block assists for an all-around performance.
  • The service line was a weapon for Campbellsville, as the team racked up 28 aces across the two Saturday matches, including 16 against Tennessee Wesleyan.
  • The Tigers' defense was suffocating in the weekend finale, holding Tennessee Wesleyan to a negative .077 hitting percentage for the match.
  • Libby Erwin was a consistent offensive force, hitting .400 with nine kills against Johnson before leading the team with 11 kills against Tennessee Wesleyan.
  • Campbellsville returns to action Thursday in Butte, Montana, with matches against Nelson University and Montana Tech at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET.


MATCH 1: Campbellsville 3, Johnson 1
In the opening match, the Tigers took down the Royals in four sets (25-18, 19-25, 25-21, 25-15). Campbellsville found its rhythm quickly, with newcomer Angi Gstach landing back-to-back kills to give the Tigers an early 7-4 lead. Aggressive serving from Kati Vest, who tallied five aces in the match, helped build a comfortable lead. A final kill from Emily Aabye sealed the first set 25-18.

Johnson's tough serving in the second set proved a problem for Campbellsville, as the Royals capitalized on a late run to even the match with a 25-19 win.


The third set was a tightly contested battle. Late in the frame, Brooke Hager and Libby Erwin helped the Tigers edge out a pivotal 25-21 victory. Determined to finish, Campbellsville's middles took charge in the fourth. A kill from Sophie Hill and a crucial ace from Aabye helped fuel a late surge, and the Tigers clinched the match with a decisive 25-15 win. Aabye finished with a match-high 17 kills, while Hager added 12.

MATCH 2: Campbellsville 3, Tennessee Wesleyan 0

In the day's second contest, Campbellsville rolled past Tennessee Wesleyan in straight sets (25-19, 25-12, 25-15). The Tigers dominated early behind kills from Hager and Aabye, building a 12-3 lead in the first set before closing it out 25-19.

In set two, the Tigers' defense took over at the net while Marisa Gallardo added highlight-reel digs to keep the momentum. Campbellsville held the Bulldogs to a negative hitting percentage for the entire match. A service run from Claire Hammond, who finished with four aces, stretched the lead. The Tigers won the frame 25-12 on an attack error by the Bulldogs.


The Tigers wasted no time in the third, jumping ahead 0-3 behind an ace from Jana Krstic. They cruised to a 25-15 victory to secure the sweep, with Erwin leading the offense with a team-high 11 kills.

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