The Triceratops Volleyball team Opens OCCAC Play with Dominant Sweep

Match Recap:

September 3, 2025 – Cuyahoga Community College Volleyball opened Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) play with a statement win, sweeping their opponent in three tightly contested sets: 27-25, 28-26, 25-17.

Offensive Powerhouse

Sophomore Kimberly Biglin led the charge with a monster performance, racking up 18 kills on 20 attempts with only 2 errors, finishing with an astonishing .800 hitting percentage. She added 8 service aces and 2 solo blocks, totaling a match-high 28 points.

Freshman Trinity Bell also made her presence known at the net, contributing 9 kills, 13 assists, and 13 digs, earning a double-double and helping fuel the offense.

Serving Game Strong

The Triceratops put pressure on their opponent from the service line, collecting 61 total service attempts and 7 aces. Audrey Fusci was a key contributor with 11 serves, including 3 aces, while Palmer Hampton and Pilar Hampton also helped keep the pressure on with smart, consistent serving.

Defensive Highlights

Libero Lucy Deleon anchored the back row with a team-high 25 digs, showing incredible hustle and reading ability. The team combined for 69 digs overall, effectively shutting down second-chance plays and keeping rallies alive.

At the net, the defense was equally impressive. The team totaled 9 solo blocks and 12 block assists, with Tamarra Jones, Olivia Feliciano, and Pilar Hampton contributing key stops to shift momentum in crucial moments.

Setting the Tone

Sophomore setter Amaya Patterson ran a balanced offense with precision, tallying 15 assists and adding 14 serves, 11 digs, and a service ace to her stat line, proving to be a steady leader on the court.

Team Stats Summary:

• Hitting Percentage: .293

• Total Kills: 58

• Digs: 69

• Aces: 7

• Blocks (Solo + Assist): 21

With this commanding performance, the Triceratops set the tone for the OCCAC season and sent a clear message—they're a force to be reckoned with in 2025.

Next Match: Stay tuned as the Triceratops look to build on this momentum in their next conference matchup on 10 Sept when they travel to Lakeland Community College the match set for a 6:00 start time.