The Fighting Scots steamrolled the competition at the Kilt Classic last Friday and Saturday in Timken Gymnasium, but were shut down once aqgain by Case Western Reserve University on Tuesday.† In the Kilt Classic, Wooster went 4-0 against La Roche College, Defiance University, Capital College and Westminster College.
The Scots’ offense dominated its opponents across the board last weekend, and was supported by a number of its players.† Erin Webster ’14 was named tournament MVP after leading the Scots with 35 kills on the tournament, including 13 against Capital College Friday night.
Wooster set the tone for the tournament in the opening game against La Roche College when Paige Parker ’14 delivered six serving aces and nine kills to dominate all three sets, winning decisively 25-9, 25-14, 25-16.
The Scots proved to be strong offensively in their second game against Capital, winning 25-23, 25-17, 25-21.† In the opening set, Margaret Raabe ’12 served ten straight points to bring Wooster from a three-point deficiency to lead by seven (13-6).† Tied in the third set at 12 all, Sarah Hawke ’12 contributed two-straight kills, giving Wooster the momentum to finish with a win.
Wooster faced its toughest competition in the second day of the tournament against Westminster.† The Scots’ drive to the ball kept them in control and came out on top 25-14, 25-21, 25-21.† Against Defiance, Wooster came out 25-20, 25-15, 25-17 with help from Erica Skillman ’14, who recorded six kills in the match.† On the weekend, Skillman had 22 kills and just three errors.
Over the weekend, Lizzi Beal ’12 recorded 95 assists, Melissa Morgan ’13 had 13 blocks and Hawke ’13 contributed with 27 kills and joined Webster as an all-tournament team selection.
On Tuesday, Wooster fell 3-1 to Case Western Reserve in a four-match series (25-11, 25-19, 25-15, 25-18).