The University of The Bahamas Mingoes women's volleyball team used a strong fourth set to put away the Midnight Aces 3-1 in UB Volleyball Showcase Tuesday at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.
UB won the match 25-21, 22-25, 25-23 and 25-17. The win was their first two-game winning streak in the showcase and fourth win overall. Middle blocker Anjeniker Joseph said her team competed well.
"This is a team that we have beaten before, and we expected nothing less. Our service, defense and offense were important," Joseph said.
UB set the tone early in the game by going up 11-6 on a soft touch over the net by captain Zarria Rose. The Aces made the game a close one as UB led 15-14. That lead got extended to 17-14 before Aces called a timeout. UB was locked in and secured the 25-21 win in the first set and took a 1-0 lead.
It was a competitive start to the second set with the score tied at six points. Aces held a slim 15-14 lead midway in the second set. That lead quickly jumped to 19-15 before Mingoes fell 25-22. The match was tied at one set a piece.
It was a key third set for both teams, but Mingoes took a 10-7 lead early in the set. UB extended their lead to 20-14 before the Aces stormed back to make it a one-point game 23-22 in UB's favor. Hannah McBride spiked the ball into no man's land to put the Mingoes up 24-22. Aces scored on the next play but a service error from the Aces gave UB the 25-23 win to break the tie. They led 2-1.
Head coach of UB, Raymond Wilson said his team played relaxed and served the ball effectively.
"Our service was far better than in the previous game," Wilson said. "We have a very good serving team and once these girls don't break their service and serve the ball effectively, we have a good chance at winning any game."
Joseph gave UB the perfect start with a 4-0 lead from her serves. That lead jumped up to 9-2. UB kept the pressure up and ended the set 25-17 to win the set and win the match 3-1.