On home court last night, Xavier Volleyball dominated the Sunnyslope Vikings 3-0 (25-22, 25-18, 25-22), their fourth shutout of the season.

Although a shutout, the Vikings made things interesting and never gave up.
 
FIRST SET
In the first set, Sunnyslope maintained the upper hand after a 3-0 start until Xavier tied it up at nine apiece. Eventually, Xavier took a one-point lead 12-11, which was followed by both teams trading points until the Vikings went up 19-18.

A four-point Gator run put Xavier up 22-19. However, Sunnyslope fought back until they were only down by one 23-22. Two points later, Xavier claimed victory to end the first set.

SECOND SET
In the second set, the score was close until the Vikings reached fifteen first 15-14. After that Sunnyslope eked out only three more points while Xavier used runs of four and five to claim their second set of the night.

THIRD SET
In the third set, Sunnyslope led 7-3, 11-4, and 14-6. However, Xavier used runs of four and three to tighten up the score 21-18.

Xavier won the next rally on Sunnyslope's serve, putting the ball into the hands of Xavier's next server, Sophomore setter Olivia Shwer.

Xavier scored the next five points during Olivia's reign, taking the lead 24-21. Two rallies later, the Gators completed the sweep.

HIGHLIGHT VIDEO
In the following narrated video, you will see many Gators in action providing awesome Xavier highlights.