WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The No. 5-ranked Bombers continued their impressive season Friday afternoon, putting together a dominant performance against Lycoming College to earn a straight-set victory and add another sweep to their season record.
Ithaca came out firing in the opening set, quickly establishing control on both sides of the ball. The Bombers' strong offensive execution and pressure from the service line helped them pull away from Lycoming, taking the first set convincingly, 25-9.
Carrying that momentum into the second set, the Bombers continued to find success offensively while preventing Lycoming from gaining any rhythm. Ithaca maintained its advantage throughout the set, using consistent play and strong defensive efforts to secure a 25-14 victory and take a commanding two-set lead.
The Bombers showed no signs of slowing down in the third set. Continuing to control the pace of the match, Ithaca put together another strong performance to close out the sweep with a 25-10 win. The victory capped off a complete team effort, with contributions coming from across the lineup.
Leading the way offensively for the Bombers was
Gabriela Gonzalez-Abreu, who finished with a team-high eight kills.
Naomi Clauhs and
Addison Leadbetter each added six kills, helping keep the Ithaca offense balanced and productive throughout the match.
Wesley Slavin directed the offense with 14 assists, distributing the ball and creating scoring opportunities for the Bombers' hitters.
Ithaca also found success from the service line, where
Jamie Low, Slavin and Gonzalez-Abreu each recorded three service aces. Their serving pressure helped disrupt Lycoming's offensive rhythm and gave the Bombers additional opportunities to take control of rallies. Defensively, Low led the way with a team-high nine digs, helping the Bombers maintain their momentum and limit Lycoming's scoring opportunities.
The straight-set victory adds another strong performance to the Bombers' season as they continue to build momentum heading into the final two matches of their regular-season schedule.
Ithaca will be back in action tomorrow as it continues tournament play, taking on nationally-ranked Juniata College at noon. The Bombers will then close out their regular-season schedule against Wittenberg University at 2:30 p.m., looking to carry Friday's momentum into another day of competition.
