WASHINGTON – Georgetown dropped a 3-0 decision (25-12, 25-21, 25-17) to Creighton in its regular-season finale at D.J. Sokol Arena on Friday evening. With the loss, the Hoyas conclude the season 13-14 overall and 5-11 in BIG EAST play, while Creighton improves to 18-9 overall and 13-2 in the conference.
Creighton found its rhythm in the first set with a 10-3 run that pushed the Bluejays out to a 13-6 lead. Georgetown attempted to rally behind a kill from
Alexis Anderson, but Creighton maintained its advantage to claim a 25-12 win.
Anderson's offensive production carried into the second frame as the freshman tallied four kills to give the Hoyas a 7-5 edge. Following a timeout, Creighton answered with a 5-0 surge to regain control. Despite Georgetown fending off seven-consecutive set points, the Bluejays closed out a 25-21 victory.
Two kills apiece from
Maria Filippova and
Kamryn Lee-Caracci kept the score knotted at 7-7 early in the third set. Creighton took a 15-10 advantage into the media break before securing the sweep with a 25-17 decision.
Hoya Highlights
- Dionna Mitchell paced the Georgetown offense with nine kills, followed by Lee-Caracci with seven and Anderson with six.
- Juleigh Urbina directed the attack with a team-high 22 assists alongside seven digs.
- Bella McGirr anchored the back row with a team-high 12 digs, while Avery Lewis added 10.
- Anderson and Lewis recorded one service ace each to account for the Hoyas' two aces on the night.
- Berkeley Ploder led the front row defense with two blocks.