MEADVILLE, Pa. – The Allegheny volleyball team made their 2023 home debut Wednesday night (Sept. 13) against Penn State Behrend, defeating the Lions in straight sets, 25-15, 25-17, 25-12.
 
Dagney Javes (Frederick, Colo./Dawson School) finished the match with 14 kills on 20 attacks and no errors, a hitting percentage of .700. That percentage is the most all-time for a Gator in a three-set match.
 
After the Gators gained an early lead in the opening set, the Lions would bounce back and tie it at 13 apiece. However, Allegheny responded in a big way, going on a 12-2 run to end the set with a 25-15 win.
 
In the second set, the Gators once again jumped out to a big lead early on. This time, they were able to hold the advantage the entire way. The Lions fought back late in the set, but it was not enough as the Gators collected a 25-17 set win to move ahead in the match, 2-0.
 
The Gators controlled the final set from the onset, opening on a 5-0 run. The lead grew to as much as 12 before a block by Izzy Gray (Erie, Pa./Harbor Creek) and Javes gave the Gators the match win.
 
Inside the Box

• Javes produced 14 kills while also blocking a pair of shots.
• Angelee Bawek (Goodyear, Ariz./Estrella Foothills) also had 14 kills with three digs.
• Emma Chambers (Stoutsville, Ohio/Amanda Clearcreek) had nine kills. 
• Gray had a career-high 37 assists.
• Jacy Diaz (Barranquitas, Puerto Rico/Gallatin (Tenn.)) led the team with 15 digs and seven aces.
• Alejandra Fernandez (Caguas, Puerto Rico/Commonwealth Parkville) and Gray had three aces apiece. 
• Sydney Kirk (Pittsburgh, Pa./Seton LaSalle Catholic) had four blocks and six kills.

News and Notes

• The Gators improved to 6-4 overall.
• Allegheny is now 26-9 all-time against Penn State Behrend.
• Javes set a program record for hitting percentage in a three-set match at .700.
• Gray had a career-high 37 assists. 

Up Next
The Gators remain at home this weekend as they host their annual invitational. On Friday (Sept. 15), the Gators will face Wilmington and Fredonia.