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Julie Varga 2018
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Chicago State CSU 6-9
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Winner Stetson STET 7-4
Chicago State CSU
6-9
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Final
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Stetson STET
7-4
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Chicago State CSU 25 22 13 25 11 (2)
Stetson STET 23 25 25 21 15 (3)
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Bethune-Cookman BCU 7-6
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Winner Stetson STET 8-4
Bethune-Cookman BCU
7-6
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Final
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Stetson STET
8-4
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Bethune-Cookman BCU 25 15 25 24 13 (2)
Stetson STET 14 25 21 26 15 (3)

Game Recap: Volleyball | | Athletic Communications

Hatters Win a Pair of Five-Set Marathons

Stetson is 8-4 for the first time since 1996

DeLand, Fla. -- The Hatters had quite the day Saturday, playing over 4.5 hours of volleyball, rallying from behind three times, setting two school records, and staving off one match point.

And let's not overlook a jaw-dropping 200 digs by the defense.

In the end, Stetson won two five-set marathons, defeating both Chicago State and Bethune-Cookman by 3-2 scores on the final day of the Stetson Invitational at the Edmunds Center.

The Hatters improved to 8-4 on the season, winning two five-setters on the same day for the first time in 30 years.

"I think it was a great team effort," Stetson head coach Yang Deng said.  "It also showed that our team is learning how to come back in tough sets.  Physically and mentally, for winning two five-setters, it was a really good job (by everyone)."

Against Chicago State (6-8), the Hatters trailed 1-0, then led 2-1 but went to a fifth set after Chicago State won the fourth 25-21.  Eva Deisa took over the final frame, collecting four kills, four blocks (two solos) and four digs to lead Stetson to the 15-11 win.

The Hatters set two school rally-scoring era records against the Cougars, picking up the most team digs (114) and the most individual digs (Deisa, 35) in a single match.

Against Bethune-Cookman (7-6), the Hatters rallied from 1-0 and 2-1 deficits, staving off a 24-23 match point in the fourth set with a blistering kill by Hao Jin.

In the fifth set, Stetson watched a 10-3 lead disappear into 11-11 and 12-12 ties, but kills by Julie Varga and Deisa down the stretch helped the Hatters win 15-13.

Stetson improved to 4-1 in five-set matches this season, and the Hatters are 8-4 for the first time since 1996.

Jin and Brianna Schmid were named to the all-tournament team.

The Hatters will now look forward to the start of ASUN play as they host the Jacksonville Dolphins on Tuesday night.

All-Tournament Team:
Stetson - Hao Jin, Brianna Schmid
Brown - Eliza Grover, Tylin Stiller
Bethune - Jordan Jefferson, Miranda White
Chicago State - Megan Klavitter

About Stetson University Athletics: Stetson University's Athletics Program has a vision of developing a culture of champions athletically, academically and within the community. This vision is accomplished through a mission of recruiting and developing student-athletes, coaches and staff, creating a culture of champions, within and outside of competition. The department operates with five core values: Championship Culture, Integrity, Excellence, Pride/Tradition and Leadership. To learn more about the Vision, Mission and Core Values for Stetson Athletics, visit GoHatters.com and click on Mission Statement under the Inside Athletics tab.

 
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