Georgetown wins 19–17 fifth set to edge Creighton
Georgetown prevailed in an extended fifth set to defeat Creighton 3–2 Saturday at McDonough Arena. The Hoyas won 14–25, 25–22, 25–17, 18–25, 19–17 and improved to 12–7 overall and 4–4 in the Big East.
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Georgetown prevailed in an extended fifth set to defeat Creighton 3–2 Saturday at McDonough Arena. The Hoyas won 14–25, 25–22, 25–17, 18–25, 19–17 and improved to 12–7 overall and 4–4 in the Big East.
Dionna Mitchell and Katherine McGregor each recorded 10 kills for Georgetown, while Berkeley Ploder added nine. Juleigh Urbina contributed 27 assists, four aces and 12 digs.
Bella McGirr led the Hoyas with 31 digs. Natalie Nguyen added 16 assists and 11 digs, while Kamryn Lee-Caracci finished with six individual blocks.
Creighton held advantages in kills, 68–45, and hitting percentage, .209 to .127. Georgetown countered with six aces to the Bluejays’ three and secured the deciding set by two points. Creighton fell to 11–9 overall and 6–2 in conference play.