LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The Arizona Wildcats took down the Abilene Christian Wildcats in three sets on Friday morning to open the Borderland Invitational in Las Cruces, N.M.
Game 1 | Arizona 3, Abilene Christian 0
Arizona won the first match of the day in three sets (25-13, 25-23, 25-9) against Abilene Christian. Arizona’s offense was led by Jordan Wilson with 13 kills and a .357 hitting percentage. Carlie Cisneros had six kills and 10 digs in the match. Kiari Robey recorded seven blocks to pace the Arizona defense and tie her season high.
Arizona won the first set, 25-13. Jaelyn Hodge led the team with four kills and Wilson followed with three kills. Arizona recorded six blocks in the set – led by Robey and Journey Tucker with three blocks each – to hold Abilene Christian to a -0.114 hitting percentage. Arizona jumped out to an early 11-point lead at 14-3 and held the lead the entire set.
Arizona took a 2-0 lead in the match after winning the second set 25-23. The Cats fell behind and had to make a comeback to win the set. Wilson recorded five kills to lead the attack and Tucker had four kills. Arizona out-blocked ACU 3.0-1.0 and Robey was involved in all three blocks.
Arizona won the third set, 25-9, to sweep Abilene Christian. Arizona held the lead the entire set and limited ACU to four kills and a -0.160 hitting percentage. Wilson led the offense with five kills and Sydnie Vanek had three kills. Giorgia Mandotti helped Arizona win the set with two service aces.
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