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Max Ludlow surpassed the 1000 career points mark while the Badgers swept Lesley University Saturday afternoon.
SUMMARY
Vermont State University Johnson delivered a dominant performance in a straight-set victory over Lesley University, winning 25-16, 25-10, and 25-13. The victory was part of a milestone weekend for senior Max Ludlow, who surpassed the 1000 career points mark, extending their #1 rank on Johnson's all-time list to 1066 total points.
During Saturday's matchup, first year Haylee Hansen had a strong offensive showing with 13 kills and 16 total points, while setter Delaney Gross directed the attack with 27 assists and added 5 points. Senior Alana Lewis anchored the back row with a match-high 17 digs.
In the opening set, Johnson quickly built momentum behind kills from Ludlow, Hansen, and Lepega-Telona. A mid-set surge, including a service ace from Gross and a string of attacking errors by Lesley, helped the Badgers pull away. Hansen closed the set with back-to-back aces and a final kill from Ludlow to seal the 25-16 win.
After jumping out to an 8-1 lead behind Ludlow's controlling serve and Lepega-Telona's finish, the Badgers went on a 10-1 run that included multiple aces from Kalahiki and kills from Hansen, Reed, and Lewis. Despite a brief push from Lesley, Johnson closed the set 25-10 on a Hansen kill.
The final set began opened with Badger 7-0 run, controlled by Gross's setting and Lepega-Telona's dominance at the net. Kalahiki's late serving run, including two aces, and Hansen's consistent attacking helped the Badgers close out the match 25-13.
KEY STATS
- Haylee Hansen: 13 kills, 10 digs, 3 aces, 16 total points
- Delaney Gross: 27 assists, 3 kills, 2 aces
- Max Ludlow: 8 kills, 2 aces, 4 digs, 10 total points
- Sepphyre Lepega-Telona: 7 kills, 3 block assists, 10 total points
- Alana Lewis: 17 digs, 2 kills (1.000)
- Tatum Kalahiki: 2 kills, 5 aces, 4 digs, 7 total points
- Sierra Reed: 3 kills, 2 block assists, 3 total points
- Stuti Khatiwada: 5 digs, 1 ace
UP NEXT
The Badgers return to action on Friday, October 24th, hosting SUNY Cobleskill for a 7:00 pm matchup.