WASHINGTON – Georgetown University's women's volleyball team (1-1) picked up its first win of the 2024 season on Saturday at McDonough Arena. The Hoyas took down the UC Riverside Highlanders (1-1) in three sets in the second match of the D.C. Challenge.
Mary Grace Goyena achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 1,000 career kills in the fourth set of the match. The senior becomes the 16th Hoya to accomplish the feat.
Head Coach AJ Bonetti
"I'm proud of the way the girls played today. Great effort after yesterday's match, we had some players step up that we know are capable of that every game. Shout out to MG for her 1,000 career kill. It's a milestone that not everyone gets the opportunity to achieve in their careers. I thought Karis had some great defensive plays to keep us running in transition. Very proud of our effort at the net. It was great to see that after the work we've put in those skill sets."
Senior - Mary Grace Goyena
"This was a great start to my senior season. I love this game so much and I'm so grateful to play here at Georgetown with my best friends. So excited for what's to come with this group!"
Hoya Highlights
- Mary Grace Goyena achieved a milestone with her 1,000th career kill. Goyena tallied 11 kills in the match.
- Senior Giselle Williams led the offense with a commanding performance, recording 16 kills.
- Kamryn Lee-Caracci was a consistent force for the Hoyas, boasting a match-high .429 hitting percentage along with seven kills.
- Senior libero Karis Park anchored the defense with 22 digs
- Setter Emily Wen contributed 21 assists, orchestrating the team's attack effectively.
- Vaughan Anoa'i was a standout on defense, leading with nine blocks.
UC Riverside Notes
- Beatriz Silva led on the court in assists with 33 total.
- Carissa Wiles recorded 14 kills, the second-most on the court.
Up Next
Georgetown will take on Howard next in the DC Challenge in McDonough Arena on Sunday, September 1 at 1 p.m. A link to live stats and a live stream is available on GUHoyas.com.
