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Lauren Sampson (above) helped Gannon claim its 10th straight sweep.

Gannon GAN 25-5, 16-1 PSAC

Edinboro EDIN 15-13, 9-8 PSAC

Gannon GAN

25-5, 16-1 PSAC

Final

Nov. 14, 2019

Edinboro EDIN

15-13, 9-8 PSAC

Set Scores
Team	1	2	3	F
Gannon GAN	25	26	25	(3)
Edinboro EDIN	23	24	21	(0)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball | 11/14/2019 8:52:00 PM | Myles Johnson, Assistant Director of Athletics Media Relations

Gannon Grinds Out 3-0 Win Over Edinboro to Extend Win Streak

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THE RUNDOWN

Final Score: Gannon 3, Edinboro 0
Set Scores: 25-23, 26-24, 25-21
Records: Gannon 25-5 (16-1 PSAC), Edinboro 15-13 (9-8 PSAC)
Location: McComb Fieldhouse | Edinboro, Pa.
The Short Story: Gannon grinded out a 3-0 win over Edinboro on Thursday night in a match that had 33 tie scores and 11 lead changes. Lauren Sampson (Hilliard, Ohio/Hilliard Davidson) and Ally Smith (Penfield, N.Y./Webster Schroeder) each recorded a double-double in the contest.

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HOW IT HAPPENED

After trailing 5-2 early, Gannon battled its way back to lock the contest, 5-5, after Smith got a service ace to drop. Edinboro responded to build a four point, 15-11, edge and force a Gannon timeout. Gannon then fought back to tie the set, 18-18, following an Ashley Kerestes (Loves Park, Ill./Rockford Lutheran) kill. The Knights used a 7-5 run to close the set and pick up the win, 25-23.
Both teams traded points in the second set which saw a match-high 15 tie scores and three lead changes. The Fighting Scots were able to build a 23-20 edge late in the set. The Knights responded with four straight points to regain the lead, 24-23, after a Sampson service ace. Following an Edinboro point, Gannon rattled off two quick points from Smith and Ashley McClung (Charleston, W.Va./George Washington) to win the set, 26-24.
The teams picked up where they left off to find themselves locked at 14-14 in the third set. The Knights then began to take control with a 4-0 run fueled by three Sampson kills to make the score 18-14. Gannon didn't look back and went on take the set, 25-21.

GAME NOTES

Gannon recorded its 10th straight and 18th sweep of the season.
The Knights 10 straight sweeps is the longest streak dating back to the 2000 season.
Gannon has won 30 consecutive sets during its current win streak.
Gannon held the edge in kills (50-40), digs (70-69) and assists (46-39).
Sampson recorded her seventh double-double of the season with a season-high and match-best 18 kills to go along with 10 digs. She also boasted a .410 hitting percentage.
Smith posted her third straight and 12th double-double of the season with 15 kills and 15 digs. She also added a team-best two service aces.
Ashley Beyers (Lanark, Ill./Eastland) distributed a match-high 41 assists with eight digs and three kills. She has produced at least 40 assists in 12 matches this season.
Toni Leitshuh (Manhattan, Ill./Lincoln-Way Central) posted a team-high 18 digs on the defensive end. She has reached double digits in digs in her last 21 matches.