Volleyball Tops Holy Cross, 3-2, Falls to UNH, 3-1, at Holly Young Invitational

Saturday, September 7

Durham, NH

12:30 PM

Brown University

1-0

University of New Hampshire

4-0

Team	1	2	3	4	Final F
Brown	25	14	15	20	1
New Hampshire	22	25	25	25	3

Volleyball Tops Holy Cross, 3-2, Falls to UNH, 3-1, at Holly Young Invitational

9/7/2019 3:58:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

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DURHAM, N.H. – Senior Makena Ehlert tallied a pair of double-doubles on the day as Brown University volleyball defeated Holy Cross, 3-2 (22-25, 27-25, 22-25, 25-14, 15-11), and fell to the University of New Hampshire, 3-1 (22-25, 25-14, 25-15, 25-20), on Saturday afternoon at UNH's Lundholm Gymnasium.

Closing their time at UNH's Holly Young Invitational, the Bears (2-1) rallied for a win in five sets over the Crusaders (0-6) in their second game of the day after falling to the host Wildcats (5-2) in four sets in their first contest of the afternoon. Brown went 2-1 at the tournament, including a 3-2 win over Seattle.

"Overall, this was a positive first tournament for our program," Brown head coach Ahen Kim said. "We showed some resiliency to come back and win two matches in five sets against quality opponents, and Makena Ehlert earned a well-deserved spot on the All-Tournament Team. We're looking forward to hosting North Dakota tomorrow in our home opener."

Ehlert (Orange, County, Calif.) gained her spot on the All-Tournament Team behind 45 kills (3.21 kills per set) and 39 digs (2.79 digs per set) on the weekend. In Saturday's doubleheader, she posted 30 kills (3.33 per set) and 31 digs (3.44 per set). Between Saturday's two matches, junior Tylin Stiller (Evergreen, Colo.) posted a .696 hitting percentage (16 kills, zero errors, 23 attempts).

Next, Brown completes its season-opening weekend tomorrow – Sunday, Sept. 8 – with its home opener against North Dakota at noon (ESPN+) at the Pizzitola Sports Center.

Match 1: New Hampshire 3, Brown 1 (22-25, 25-14, 25-15, 25-20)

Senior Makena Ehlert posted a double-double on 11 kills and 15 digs, but Brown University volleyball fell at the University of New Hampshire in four sets, 3-1 (22-25, 25-14, 25-15, 25-20), on Saturday afternoon in its first game of the day and second game overall at the Holly Young Invitational.

The Bears gained a 1-0 set lead before the host Wildcats rallied to take the next three frames.

Ehlert (Orange County, Calif.) tallied her first double-double of the season and the 17^th of her career, while finishing with double-figure kills for the second time in as many matches to open the year.

Junior Tylin Stiller (Evergreen, Colo.) registered eight kills on .615 hitting alongside four blocks while freshman Sophia Miller (Dallas, Texas) notched nine kills and six digs. Junior Eliza Grover (Menlo Park, Calif.) added a team-high five blocks.

Sophomore setter Kristin Sellers (Menlo Park, Calif.) handed out a team-high 22 assists with five digs and two aces, and sophomore Ashley Oelrich (Newberry, Fla.) came up with 11 digs and two aces.

Brown jumped out to a 7-1 lead on its way to a 25-22 victory in set one. The Bears maintained a 20-10 edge before the Wildcats used a 12-3 run to pull within 23-22. The visitors then took the next two points to seal the set win. Ehlert landed four kills in the frame.

UNH responded with a 25-14 win in set two to tie the match at one set apiece. Brown held a 10-9 lead early in the frame prior to a 13-1 run that gave the Wildcats a 22-11 advantage. Ehlert charted six digs in the period.

New Hampshire took a 2-1 set lead behind a 25-15 win in set three. The Wildcats scored 11 straight points to take a 16-6 lead in the frame and maintained at least an eight-point cushion the rest of the way.

The hosts closed the match with a 25-20 win in set four. The Bears pulled within 20-17 late in the frame before the Wildcats took five of the set's last eight points to conclude the match.

For UNH, Katie Jablonski notched 15 kills on .444 hitting, Wren Macaulay totaled a double-double on 23 assists and 10 digs, and Emily Tanski contributed a match-high 27 digs.

Match 2: Brown 3, Holy Cross 2 (22-25, 27-25, 22-25, 25-14, 15-11)

Senior Makena Ehlert registered her second double-double of the day behind 19 kills and 16 digs to lift Brown to a 3-2 (22-25, 27-25, 22-25, 25-14, 15-11) win over Holy Cross on Saturday afternoon in the Bears' third and final match at the Holly Young Invitational.

The Bears – who hit .323 in the match with 66 kills to just 15 errors – rallied from set deficits of 1-0 and 2-1 to earn the win over the Crusaders, including a victory in extra points in set two.

Ehlert (Orange County, Calif.) tallied her second double-double of the season and the 18^th of her career, leading three Bears in double-figure kills.

Sophomore Olivia Dukat (Roswell, Ga.) posted a career-high 13 kills on .550 hitting for her first collegiate match with double-figure kills, and junior Eliza Grover (Menlo Park, Calif.) tallied 12 kills – her 16^th career double-figure kills effort – on .393 hitting alongside eight digs.

Junior Tylin Stiller (Evergreen, Colo.) totaled eight kills on .800 hitting (zero errors on 10 attempts) to go with four blocks and three aces while classmate Gabrielle Moriconi (Naples, Fla.) also contributed eight kills.

Sophomore Kristin Sellers (Menlo Park, Calif.) compiled 21 assists and six digs, junior Bailie Salk (Tiburon, Calif.) dished out 15 assists, and sophomore Ashley Oelrich (Naples, Fla.) chipped in 11 digs.

In a back and forth first set, the two teams stood tied at 21-21 before the Crusaders won four of the frame's final five points to take a 25-22 set win. Dukat landed four kills in the opening frame.

Brown countered with a 27-25 win in set two, drawing level at one set apiece. Facing a 21-19 deficit, the Bears used a 5-0 run to pull ahead 24-21. After Holy Cross regained a 25-24 lead, Brown won the next three points to take the set in overtime. Grover converted on four kills on .571 hitting in the frame, and Brown hit .414 as a team.

The Crusaders claimed a 25-22 win in set three to move ahead 2-1 in sets. The two teams remained tied at 21-21 prior to Holy Cross closing the frame on a 4-1 run.

The Bears answered again, capturing a 25-14 victory in set four to force a fifth frame. Brown rattled off 11 unanswered points, turning a 12-9 deficit into a 20-12 advantage. The Bears won five of the frame's final six points to close the period and finished the set with a .417 hitting percentage.

Maintaining a high efficiency, the Bears hit .478 in set five on their way to a 15-11 win in the final stanza. Brown held an 8-5 lead at the switch and won three of the match's last four points after Holy Cross came within 12-10. Grover landed three kills on three swings in the period.

For Holy Cross, Rachel Harding tallied a double-double on 15 kills and 15 digs, Regan Wright tacked on 14 kills, and Kathleen Philo handed out 28 assists.

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