DELHI, N.Y. - The Oneonta women's volleyball team defeated Delhi 3-0 Wednesday evening at Floyd L. Maines Arena, winning in sets of 25-15, 25-13, and 25-10. The sweep improved the Red Dragons to 6-10 overall and 2-0 in SUNYAC play, while the Broncos fall to 1-18 overall and 0-2 in the conference.
Oneonta controlled the match offensively, finishing with 29 kills and a .309 hitting percentage while holding the Broncos to a -.068 hitting percentage. The Red Dragons also recorded 14 service aces and 32 digs in the three-set victory.
Junior Shea Landversicht (Greenville, NY/Greenville) led the Red Dragons with 11 points, contributing three kills, six service aces, and two solo blocks. Senior Keira Welsh (Patchogue, NY/Patchogue-Medford) paced the attack with seven kills on 15 attempts, hitting .400 for the match. Sophomore Lily Pugliese (Hopewell Junction, NY/John Jay) and senior Emma Morretta (Mahopac, NY/Mahopac) added five kills apiece, with Morretta hitting .556.
Sophomore Layla Pertchik (Saratoga Springs, NY/Saratoga Springs) led the offense with 21 assists, plus three kills and two service aces. Senior Lillian Slattery (Queensbury, NY/Queensbury) contributed five assists, four service aces, and eight digs, while senior Abby Stevens (Otisville, NY/Minisink Valley) and junior Abigail Harper (Burnt Hills, NY/Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake) each finished with six digs.
The Red Dragons took control in the opening set, winning 25-15 with 10 kills and three errors. Oneonta carried that momentum into the second set, recording 13 kills on just one error to secure a 25-13 win.
Oneonta closed out the sweep in the third set, limiting Delhi to three kills and winning 25-10. The Red Dragons' serving pressure and defense kept the Broncos from establishing a consistent offensive rhythm.
Faith Sheltra led Delhi with five kills, while Nevelle Taylor finished with eight digs.
The Red Dragons return to action on Saturday, October 17 at Plattsburgh. Â
