SEATTLE - Seattle University volleyball (4-17, 1-10 WCC) makes the jump to San Francisco to revisit the Dons (11-14, 3-9 WCC) for the second time this season as the two prepare to square off on Saturday, November 7 at noon inside the Sobrato Center.
Senior Teagan Melton helped lead the charge against Santa Clara on Thursday evening, securing 11 kills and 4.0 blocks. Melton paces the teams in total kills with 175 on the season, a mark that ranks 21st in the WCC. Her 2.54 kills per set sits 18th in the conference.
Sophomore Chloee Leslie paced the Redhawks against the Broncos with 12 kills, moving up her season total to 161. She ranks amongst the top-25 in kills per set with Melton, averaging 2.24.
Guiding Seattle U from the service line is junior Hailey McEllrath, who picked up her 22nd ace of the season on Thursday night. McEllrath also extended her no error streak to five straight matches after logging three kills on seven attempts against the Broncos. The middle blocker was a key piece in SU’s block party in Santa Clara, as she posted 7.0 total blacks to tie her season high. McEllrath ranks 12th in the conference in total blocks with 63.0 and 10th in the WCC in blocks per set (0.91).
Sophomore Lexi Jones guides the team's block, ranking first on the team with 65.0 total. Her 11 solo blocks ranks seventh in the WCC, while her 1.18 blocks per set ranks fourth. Jones ranks 81st in the nation in blocks per set.
Assisting the defense is freshman Janae Demant, who leads the team with 237 digs, a mark that ranks 10th in the WCC. Her 3.25 digs per set is seventh in the conference.
The Redhawks are one of the WCC’s top blocking teams, ranking sixth in total blocks with 159.0. Their 44 solo blocks ranks fourth in the conference, while their 2.30 blocks per set is third in the WCC. Seattle U ranks 78th in the country in blocks per set.
Seattle U and San Francisco meet for the tenth time in program history dating back to 2008. The Dons lead the all-time series 7-2 after securing the first meeting in Seattle in early October. The Redhawks go for their first win in San Francisco, trailing the Dons in the Bay 0-4. Seattle U’s two wins came on a neutral floor and at home.
Following the weekend the Redhawks return home for their final home matches, hosting both Pacific and Saint Mary’s. They close the regular season with four straight road contests.
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