VCU wins five-set Atlantic 10 opener at Loyola Chicago

Nina Boledovicova recorded 17 kills as VCU defeated Loyola Chicago 3–2 Friday, September 25, at Gentile Arena. The Rams won 12–25, 25–17, 25–15, 17–25, 15–13 to improve to 3–6 overall and 1–0 in Atlantic 10 play.

Boledovicova hit .519 and added four blocks. Lara Del Core finished with 14 kills and five blocks, and Dominika Kasinska supplied 12 kills. Cansin Sendir totaled 45 assists and 13 digs.

With the fifth set tied at 13, Boledovicova delivered a kill before a Loyola error ended the match. The Ramblers fell to 3–8 and 0–1.

The teams play again Saturday, September 26, in Chicago.

Official match report and results

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