THE BASICS:
 
- Scores:
No. 11 MIT 3, Oglethorpe University 0 (25-17, 25-19, 26-24)
No. 11 MIT 3, Lasell University 0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-10)
 
- Records: MIT (3-0), Oglethorpe (2-0), Lasell (0-2)
 
- Location: Wenham, Mass. (Bennett Center)
 
- The Lead: The nationally-ranked No. 11 MIT women's volleyball team swept Oglethorpe University (25-17, 25-19, 26-24) and Lasell University (25-23, 25-21, 25-10) to capture the Gordon College Tournament title on Saturday. This was the 11^th time in 16 appearances at the tournament the Engineers have come away with a first-place finish.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED – MATCH ONE vs. Oglethorpe:
 
- Set 1: After a tight start, MIT put together a 5-1 spurt to go up 9-5. Oglethorpe picked up the next two points but the Engineers replied with a 7-3 run that created a 16-10 lead. The Stormy Petrels countered with a 6-2 burst, however, MIT closed the set by claiming seven of the last eight points to secure a 25-17 win.
 
- Set 2: Oglethorpe slowly established an 8-4 advantage. A kill by sophomore Lauren Keller (Albuquerque, N.M.) sparked a 10-1 run which put the Engineers ahead for good. MIT maintained its slim lead, reaching set point at 24-18 on a block by first-year Ali Gibbs (Chagrin Falls, Ohio) and senior Lilly Edwards (Kansas City, Mo.). A kill by the Stormy Petrels extended the frame, however, a serving error clinched the victory.
 
- Set 3: Knotted at seven, Oglethorpe mounted a 10-2 run to take a commanding lead. A kill by Keller set off a string of five unanswered points which brought the Engineers within three (17-14). The Stormy Petrels gradually created some breathing room as their lead moved to 23-17. A serving error by Oglethorpe ignited a 7-0 run as a kill from senior Emma Suh (Santa Monica, Calif.) resulted in match point. A setting error kept the Stormy Petrels alive, however, MIT capitalized on a hitting error and a kill by senior Alyssa Unell (Scottsdale, Ariz.) to complete the comeback.
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
 
- Gibbs amassed nine blocks, seven kills, and a .462 hitting percentage as sophomore Ella Gragg (Morganton, N.C.) posted a team-high eight kills.
 
- Sophomore Ottavia Personeni (Bethesda, Md.) led all players with 25 digs followed by nine from Suh.
 
- Sophomore Adrina Tang (Monte Sereno, Calif.) dished out 10 assists while senior Sofie Kupiec (Manhattan Beach, Calif.) tallied 10 assists, five digs, and three aces.
 
- This was the first meeting between both programs.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED – MATCH TWO vs. Lasell:
 
- Set 1: Lasell inched out to a 10-4 lead and maintained a small cushion for most of the set. Trailing 21-16, MIT used a serving error by the Lasers to start a five-point run. An exchange of points ensued, moving the score to 23-22. Kills by Gibbs sandwiched an Edwards ace as the Engineers rallied for the 25-23 win.
 
- Set 2: MIT scored the first five points of the set but Lasell replied with a 5-1 burst. An exchange of points followed until the Engineers rattled off four in a row, increasing their margin to 14-9. The Lasers stayed within striking distance, closing the gap to 18-17 on a block. Gragg helped MIT create some breathing room as she produced two kills and collaborated with Gibbs on a block. The back-and-forth scoring returned until a pair of Lasell errors gave the Engineers set point at 24-19. A pair of kills kept the Lasers alive, however, a kill by junior Ashley Margetts (Brownsburg, Ind.) thwarted the late rally.
 
- Set 3: After a back-and-forth start to the set, MIT generated five unanswered points as an ace from Gibbs gave the Engineers a 12-6 advantage. Lasell picked up three of the next four points but MIT responded with a 12-1 run to wrap up the match with a 25-10 win.
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
 
- Gragg finished with a match-high 13 kills as Edwards totaled 10 of her own.
 
- Kupiec notched 30 assists and six digs while Personeni collected 15 digs.
 
- Margetts recorded 14 digs and a career-high four aces as first-year Daphne Gavros (Tiburon, Calif.) chipped in eight digs.
 
UP NEXT:
 
- MIT returns to action on Tuesday, Sept. 6 when it hosts Suffolk University at 6:00 p.m.
 
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