DePaul Wins Second Match in Three Sets

Saturday, August 31

Peoria, Ill.

1 p.m.

DePaul University

2-0,0-0Big East

St. Thomas

0-3,0-0Summit League

St. Thomas (MN)

DePaul

8/31/2024 3:25:00 PM | WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL

Box Score

Cudiamat logs first double-double of season

Peoria, Ill. – DePaul volleyball defeated St. Thomas, 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-21), Saturday afternoon, earning a sweep in their second game of the season.

The outing was a strong defensive showing for the Blue Demons (2-0), with four players recording double-figure digs. Senior libero Rachel Krasowski contributed a team-high 25 digs, while sophomore Nora Mannion added 14 of her own.

Graduate student Jill Pressly was active on both sides of the ball, tabbing 13 kills and 10 digs for her second double-double of the season. Senior Ashley Cudiamat also notched a double-double with a team-high 20 assists and 10 digs. Freshman Amanda Saeger tallied 14 assists on the day.

The Blue Demons recorded 8 service aces, including three from freshman Luisa Juncu, and two from senior Aly Kindelberger.

"It's our second match of the year, so everyone is getting used to how to apply our systems," said head coach Marie Zidek.

"Phenomenal effort by our ball control and setting units getting everyone involved offensively. Key points at key times by everyone helped hold momentum, and it was a nice way to finish our afternoon with everyone contributing."

The Tommies (0-3) were led by eight kills from senior Lauren Galvin.

HOW IT HAPPENED:
SET ONE: DePaul jumped in front early, leading by as many as six points, but the Tommies kept the set close late, led by kills from juniors Ella Voegele and Megan Wetter. The Blue Demons saw four different players post points in a 5-0 run, taking the victory 25-21.
SET TWO: Three kills from Pressly and two from junior Grace Brooker launched DePaul's second set with a five-point lead, but the Tommies tied it at 11 behind kills from Tezra Rudzitis and Lauren Galvin. The Blue Demons took charge the rest of the way, with aces from freshmen Luisa Juncu and Abby Cahill sealing the 25-18 set win.
SET THREE: Set three remained close at the outset, with the Tommies and Blue Demons trading kills. Consecutive aces from senior Aly Kindelberger helped DePaul pull away, as they earned the 25-20 set victory.

UP NEXT
DePaul concludes competition at the CEFCU Invitational on Sunday, September 1 against the host, Bradley. First serve against the Braves is set for 2 p.m. The Blue Demons will continue non-conference play when they travel to San Diego, California for the San Diego State Invitational from Sept. 5-7. DePaul will face the host San Diego State in addition to Tulane and Portland State.

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