Waterville, ME – The Thomas College Women's Volleyball team opened Saturday's North Atlantic Conference doubleheader with a dominant 3-0 victory over VTSU Lyndon, winning by scores of 25-6, 25-9, and 25-7. Thomas completed a perfect afternoon with a second straight-set victory over VTSU Lyndon, winning 25-11, 25-10, and 25-1 in North Atlantic Conference action. The Terriers improved to 5-10 overall and 3-1 in conference play while completing the doubleheader sweep.
Match One: Thomas 3, VTSU Lyndon 0
How It Happened:
- Thomas jumped out to an early advantage in the first set behind consecutive service aces from Camille Gibson.
- A lengthy service run from Mady Normand, which included three aces, helped the Terriers pull away and secure a 25-6 opening-set victory.
- In the second set, Natalie Roy sparked the offense with a pair of kills and multiple service aces as Thomas built a double-digit lead.
- The Terriers continued to pressure the Hornets from the service line, receiving aces from Roy, Jordan Child, and Normand en route to a 25-9 second-set win.
- Thomas closed out the sweep in the third set behind another balanced attack.
- Consecutive aces from Lindsay Pool highlighted an early run before the Terriers finished the match on a dominant stretch for the 25-7 victory.
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Game Two: Thomas 3, VTSU Lyndon 0
How It Happened
- Thomas used a balanced attack early in the opening set before turning a one-point game into a comfortable lead.
- Following an 11-10 score, the Terriers closed the opening frame on a 14-1 run behind strong serving from Camille Gibson and timely kills from Addison Lebel, Haley Vickery, and Natalie Roy.
- The second set was tied at 7-7 before Thomas took complete control.
- Mady Normand served the Terriers through a decisive 10-0 run, recording four aces during the stretch as Thomas built a 17-7 advantage and cruised to a 25-10 win.
- Thomas saved its most dominant performance for the final set.
- Gibson opened the frame with three aces during a 9-0 run, helping the Terriers establish early control.
- Later in the set, Lindsay Pool delivered five service aces during an extended scoring run as Thomas scored 14 of the final 15 points.
- Addison Lebel recorded three kills during the closing rally, including the match-winning point to seal the 25-1 victory.
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What's Next:
- The Terriers return to action on Friday, Oct. 23, when they travel across town to face Colby College in the annual Elm City Matchup. Firs is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. in Waterville as the Terriers look to carry the momentum from Saturday's conference sweep into a non-conference showdown with the Mules.
