Friday, November 29
Omaha, Neb.
2:30 p.m.
DePaul University
19-13,10-8Big East
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Creighton
28-2,18-0Big East
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2
3
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DePaul
22
19
17
0
Creighton
25
25
25
3
Blue Demons Conclude BIG EAST Tournament, Fall to No.5 Creighton
11/29/2024 5:26:00 PM | WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Pressly posts 11 kills and three service aces in defeat
OMAHA, Neb. – DePaul volleyball fell to No.5 Creighton 3-0 (22-25, 19-25, 17-25) Friday afternoon, marking the end of their BIG EAST Tournament run.
Outside hitter Jill Pressly paced the Blue Demon offense, with 11 kills and three service aces, all three of which came in the opening set. Middle blocker Aly Kindelberger poured in nine kills of her own, and freshman Luisa Juncu added seven.
Rachel Krasowski, the 2024 BIG EAST Libero of the Year, led DePaul on defense, tallying 11 digs. Both Ashley Cudiamat and Amanda Saeger notched double-figure assists, with Saeger also adding ten digs for her 11th career double-double.
"That was some of the best volleyball we have played in this tournament," said head coach Marie Zidek.
"I thought our team went hard in every phase, and really went for it against the No.5 team in the country. Kendra Wait is really a special player that protects her team's ability to hold whatever the match situation is. What our DePaul group has done to put our program in contention is incredible. We fought and fought and fought, and played with tremendous joy. This group has a lot to be proud of."
Creighton was led by Norah Sis, who hit 18 kills at a .441 clip.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
SET ONE
A 5-0 scoring run that included three service aces from Pressly put DePaul ahead by three early. The sides traded kills all the way through the middle of the set, highlighted by two kills from Kindelberger and Bluejay Ava Martin. Creighton earned five of the last six points, propelled by two Norah Sis kills, to take the set, 25-22.
SET TWO
A quick 3-0 run from Creighton at the outset gave them a lead that they would not relinquish, extending their advantage to as many as six. DePaul came within three points after three Bluejay errors, but Creighton pulled away again, earning the set, 25-19.
SET THREE
The teams swapped points to begin the third stanza, including two each from Kindelberger and Pressly. Two quick kills from both Kiara Reinhardt and Martin gave the Bluejays a four-point lead that they continued to build upon, closing the match with a 25-17 set victory.
UP NEXT
DePaul awaits their postseason fate as teams will be selected to the NCAA and NIVC tournaments on Sunday, December 1.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Volleyball, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on X, Instagram and Facebook.
Outside hitter Jill Pressly paced the Blue Demon offense, with 11 kills and three service aces, all three of which came in the opening set. Middle blocker Aly Kindelberger poured in nine kills of her own, and freshman Luisa Juncu added seven.
Rachel Krasowski, the 2024 BIG EAST Libero of the Year, led DePaul on defense, tallying 11 digs. Both Ashley Cudiamat and Amanda Saeger notched double-figure assists, with Saeger also adding ten digs for her 11th career double-double.
"That was some of the best volleyball we have played in this tournament," said head coach Marie Zidek.
"I thought our team went hard in every phase, and really went for it against the No.5 team in the country. Kendra Wait is really a special player that protects her team's ability to hold whatever the match situation is. What our DePaul group has done to put our program in contention is incredible. We fought and fought and fought, and played with tremendous joy. This group has a lot to be proud of."
Creighton was led by Norah Sis, who hit 18 kills at a .441 clip.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
SET ONE
A 5-0 scoring run that included three service aces from Pressly put DePaul ahead by three early. The sides traded kills all the way through the middle of the set, highlighted by two kills from Kindelberger and Bluejay Ava Martin. Creighton earned five of the last six points, propelled by two Norah Sis kills, to take the set, 25-22.
SET TWO
A quick 3-0 run from Creighton at the outset gave them a lead that they would not relinquish, extending their advantage to as many as six. DePaul came within three points after three Bluejay errors, but Creighton pulled away again, earning the set, 25-19.
SET THREE
The teams swapped points to begin the third stanza, including two each from Kindelberger and Pressly. Two quick kills from both Kiara Reinhardt and Martin gave the Bluejays a four-point lead that they continued to build upon, closing the match with a 25-17 set victory.
UP NEXT
DePaul awaits their postseason fate as teams will be selected to the NCAA and NIVC tournaments on Sunday, December 1.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Volleyball, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on X, Instagram and Facebook.
Team Stats
DePaul
CU
Kills
39
49
Errors
19
7
Attempts
103
95
Hitting %
.194
.442
Points
45.0
62.0
Assists
38
48
Aces
4
3
Blocks
2
10
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
11
Aces
3
Blocks
0
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
7
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
0
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