By Isabella Custodi
Canisius Volleyball finished out their regular season with two wins against Marist and Siena on Nov. 16 and 17 at the McCann Arena in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Canisius opened up the weekend by sweeping Marist on Saturday. Sophomore Lauren Hubert recorded 14 kills and 10 digs to lead her team. Graduate student Sofia Hedvqist added 10 kills, five blocks and one ace. Senior Jillian Hanna produced a team high 19 digs and two service aces. This marks Hanna’s 50th service ace of the year, surpassing last season’s mark of 49.
On Sunday, the Griffs battled through five sets against Siena, ultimately winning 3–2. Siena won the second and third sets of the game, but Canisius brought it home in the fourth and fifth. Hubert had another big game, tallying 21 kills, two aces and two blocks. Her 21 kills tied her career-high kills from last season. Senior Kara Zaucha assisted in the win with 14 kills, one ace and two blocks. Hanna once again led the team in digs, this time with 28.
Junior Ella Borque held up the team during both matches with 25 assists against the Red Foxes and 32 assists against Siena. This marked the 14th time this season Borque has had 30 or more assists.
Borque believes it’s the setters’ job to establish the tone for how the game will play out. “A setter is an important part of the team because you kind of run the court in terms of what hitters are running and how you run the offense. You always want to give your hitters the most hittable ball possible and set them up for success. I approach the role by always thinking about how I can make my teammates perform the best and what I can do to help them,” explained Borque.
With Borque’s help, the Griffs have been very successful throughout their season. Their most recent victories secured the fourth seed in the MAAC Championship for Canisius. Borque believes that the team’s chemistry and communication has been the reason for such a successful season.
The Golden Griffins are excited to play in the championship and are practicing hard for it. “We are working hard in practice and giving it all we have as we approach the last few days before the tournament, knowing we have a great chance at winning the MAAC and doing something the Canisius volleyball team has never done before,” said Borque. As team captain, Borque also knows that she needs to keep her team motivated and focused during the tournament in order to win.
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