The William Smith volleyball team completed a perfect weekend Saturday afternoon, sweeping St. Lawrence in three sets to earn its second consecutive Liberty League victory. The Herons improved to 15-4 overall and 6-1 in conference play, while the Saints dropped to 12-10 and 2-4.
William Smith controlled the match offensively, winning by scores of 25-16, 25-12 and 25-21 behind a balanced attack led by Cassidy Breuer and Senya Dorny.
Both first-year players finished with 11 kills. Breuer added 15 digs and three service aces for her sixth double-double of the season, while Dorny contributed two blocks.
The Herons established control early, limiting St. Lawrence to six kills in the opening set while recording 11 of their own.
William Smith delivered its strongest offensive performance in the second set, collecting 16 kills with just two attacking errors and a .519 hitting percentage.
The Saints provided more resistance in the third set, but two scoring runs helped the Herons secure the five-point victory and complete the sweep.
Emily Fulton added nine kills and nine digs, while Maren Hunt contributed seven kills and two blocks.
Setter Delainy Williams directed the offense with 30 assists, eight digs and two service aces.
William Smith finished with a 43-24 advantage in kills and a 47-41 edge in digs. The Herons also recorded seven service aces and four blocks.
The Herons conclude their Liberty League regular season Wednesday, October 28, traveling to face Rochester Institute of Technology. The match is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.
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