Cornell Big Red's Resilient Weekend in Ivy League Play
As the Ivy League season approaches its conclusion, the Cornell Big Red faced a challenging road trip, competing against Dartmouth and Harvard. In a gripping five-set match against Dartmouth, the Big Red (12-7, 7-2 Ivy) showcased their resilience despite falling short with a final score of 19-17 in the decisive set. Key performances came from senior Eliza Konvicka, who recorded 15 kills, and junior Jaida Sione, contributing 11 kills. The team demonstrated strong teamwork, with setters Doga Ozalp and Mikayla Gray combining for 43 assists.
Less than 24 hours later, Cornell rebounded impressively against Harvard (5-13, 4-6 Ivy), sweeping the match in straight sets (3-0). Konvicka and senior Nicole Mallus each tallied 10 kills, while Gray continued her strong performance with 19 assists. The Big Red dominated statistically, achieving 42 kills compared to Harvard's 32. With renewed energy and valuable lessons learned from the weekend, Cornell is poised for its final home matches against the University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University, aiming to finish the season on a high note.
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