Volleyball Will Journey to D.C. This Weekend for Three Matches

PHILADELPHIA – The Temple Owls are hitting the street this weekend as they head to Washington, D.C., for a three-match sequence on the George Washington/Georgetown Tournament. The journey kicks off Friday at 6:00 p.m. when Temple faces George Washington. On Saturday at midday, the Owls will tackle North Carolina Central, and so they’ll wrap up the weekend on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. in opposition to Georgetown. All matches will probably be streamed on ESPN+.

News within the Nest

Temple is averaging 36 kills and just below 40 digs per match this season. The crew posted its greatest hitting proportion final weekend in opposition to North Dakota, recording a collective .340 on the NDSU/UND Invite.

Graduate pupil Leia Harper and senior Alyssa Finister led the way in which offensively, combining for 48 kills whereas every hitting over .220. Finister stood out as Temple’s most constant attacking menace, exhibiting noticeable enchancment in every match, and peaking in the course of the sweep over North Dakota.

Freshman Daniella Gonzalez Murati continues to tempo the crew in assists with 46 whole, averaging 4.60 assists per set.

Scouting George Washington

George Washington enters the weekend led by 2024 All-Rookie choice Taylor Treachy, who leads the crew in kills with 46 and averages 3.56 kills per set. Lydia Zheng anchors the protection with 38 digs, averaging 2.92 digs per set. The Revolutionaries are coached by Katie Reifert, now in her fourth season.

All-Time vs George Washington

Temple holds a 24–6 benefit within the all-time sequence in opposition to George Washington, relationship again to 1997.

Scouting North Carolina Central

North Carolina Central is led by Kamron Harper with 55 kills, averaging 4.23 kills per set, whereas Loren Johnson leads the crew in digs with 54, averaging 4.15 per set. The Eagles have recorded 25 blocks by way of their first 4 matches.The Eagles, led by new head coach Jonathan Paulk. 

All-Time vs North Carolina Central

This would be the first-ever assembly between Temple and North Carolina Central.

Scouting Georgetown

Georgetown’s offense is led by Dionna Mitchell and Samantha Soderlund, who every have 30 kills and are averaging 3.0 kills per set. On the defensive aspect, Jade Smith has totaled 40 digs throughout 9 units, averaging 4.44 digs per set. Georgetown is coached by first-year head coach AJ Bonetti. 

All-Time vs Georgetown

Temple leads the all-time sequence 3–2, with the final match up occurring in 2004.

UP NEXT

The Owls return to Philadelphia for his or her residence opener in opposition to Villanova on Friday. First serve is ready for 4:00 p.m., and the match will probably be streamed stay on ESPN+.

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