FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Lawrence Tech University Blue Devils secured a victory against WVU Tech (WV) in game three of the Onset Womens Volleyball invite held on August 23, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Ind. The Blue Devils won the match 3-1 and improved their season record to 3-1.
The game was intensely contested, starting with the first set where the Blue Devils edged out with a close 25-23 win. They maintained their momentum into the second set, capturing it 25-19. However, WVU Tech showcased their resilience in the third set, taking it 25-22. The Blue Devils conclusively sealed their victory in the fourth set with a score of 25-18.
Key players for Lawrence Tech were notable throughout the match.
Maria Trevino Nunez led the team with an impressive 20 kills, followed by
Charley Klint with 10, and
Deborah Bertoli who added 6. In terms of defensive play,
Kyndal James was pivotal with 4 blocks, with Klint and Bertoli each contributing 2. On the serving front, Trevino Nunez executed 4 aces, showcasing her all-around prowess in the game. Furthermore,
Lauren Peters and
Ella Aberlich were instrumental, offering 5 and 23 assists respectively, alongside
Jadeyn Bisdorf who provided 21 assists.
In the second game of the day for LTU, the Blue Devils would go up against Brescia in the fourth game of the Onset Volleyball Invit. The Blue Devils dominated the court across three sets, concluding with a flawless final score of 3-0 in their favor.
The match kicked off with the Blue Devils setting a vigorous pace, winning the first set decisively with a score of 25-10. The momentum was slightly contested in the second set, yet the Blue Devils managed a narrow victory of 31-29 after an intense exchange. They regained their robust form in the third set, sealing the match with a score of 25-15. This clean sweep elevated their tournament record to 3-1 for the weekend.
Key players were instrumental in this success.
Sydney Eggleton and
Nya Matley each contributed significantly with 10 kills, followed by
Deborah Bertoli's solid performance at 8 kills. Defensively, Eggleton and
Kyndal James both blocked 2 shots effectively, while Matley added 1 block to the tally. The defensive efforts were complemented by
Charley Klint with a notable 21 digs, alongside Eggleton's 7 and Matley's 11 digs. Serving up success,
Dru Temple and
Charley Klint each scored 4 aces, to which
Maria Trevino Nunez added another 2.
Dru Temple showcased exceptional facilitating skills by delivering 41 assists, contributing immensely to the team's offensive setup. This victory against Brescia not only highlighted the Blue Devils' tactical proficiency but also set the stage for their next challenge at the Siena Heights Tournament on August 29, 2025, in Adrian, MI. With their current record standing strong at 3-1, the Lawrence Tech University Blue Devils are gearing up to continue their impressive performance.