The William Smith volleyball team wrapped up its Liberty League regular-season schedule Wednesday night with a dominant three-set sweep of Rochester Institute of Technology, securing the second seed in the conference tournament. The Herons improved to 16-4 overall and 7-1 in league play, while the Tigers fell to 7-17 and 1-7.
William Smith won by scores of 25-15, 25-22 and 25-7, controlling the match behind an efficient offensive attack and strong serving.
First-year Senya Dorny led the Herons with 10 kills and a .529 hitting percentage, adding a career-high five service aces.
William Smith established control in the opening set, recording 11 kills while forcing Rochester Institute of Technology into eight attacking errors.
The Tigers provided more resistance in the second set, keeping the score close before Dorny delivered a decisive kill to secure the three-point victory.
The Herons dominated the final set, hitting .529 and limiting the Tigers to just five kills.
Dorny delivered three aces during a strong serving stretch as William Smith cruised to an 18-point victory to complete the sweep.
Emily Fulton contributed nine kills, while Maren Hunt added six. Arielle Newsome and Cassidy Breuer finished with five kills apiece.
Setter Delainy Williams directed the offense with 30 assists, four service aces and four kills. Kali Vanderhoof led the defensive effort with nine digs.
William Smith finished with 39 kills and a .289 hitting percentage, holding the Tigers to 20 kills and a .000 hitting percentage.
The Herons also recorded 12 service aces and four blocks in the victory.
The Herons return to action Saturday, October 31, traveling to Cleveland, Ohio, for a pair of matches. William Smith will face host Case Western Reserve at 11 a.m. before taking on No. 11 Calvin at 1 p.m.
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