Hollins vs Roanoke | Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Roanoke, Va.
 
The Basics 

Score: Hollins 0 | Roanoke 3
Records: Hollins 2-15 / 0-5 ODAC | Maroons 10-5 / 1-2 ODAC

The Lead: As the calendar turned to October, Hollins would host their cross-town rivals from Roanoke College. The Maroons used a big run in the opening set to take control of the matchup. HU would see Roanoke cruise to a 2-0 lead. In the third set there would be three ties and a pair of lead changes, but in the end, it would be the visitors that claimed the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) win.
Highlights 

• HU fell to Roanoke 14-25, 13-25, 19-25.
• Hollins would be tied with the Maroons, 11-11, but RC used an 11-1 run to seize control. The Green and Gold would hold their own at the net, however, Roanoke's 15 service aces proved to be too much to overcome.
• Aliyah Lightsey recorded eight kills, a pair of digs, and a block. Alyssa Reed connected on six of her attacks while Sophia Maurer added four kills.
• Anisia Dean assisted on 13 of the team's 21 kills and Rachel Hull added three helpers while the duo registered six digs apiece. Maurer (3) and dean (2) combined for five service aces.

Up Next: The schedule doesn't get any easier for Hollins with a visit from ODAC power Randolph-Macon on Friday night at 7:00pm.