No. 24 Dayton decisively defeated Rhode Island in a 3-0 sweep, with set scores of 25-12, 25-12, and 25-15, showcasing superior efficiency. The Rams struggled to match the Flyers’ attacking power, leading to their second straight loss in the Atlantic 10 conference. DAYTON maintained dominance throughout the match, highlighted by Lexie Almodovar’s standout performance with 17 kills and a .483 hitting percentage. Rhode Island was limited to just 17 kills and a hitting percentage of -.027, near their season low. The loss leaves the Rams at 5-10 overall and winless in conference play.
By the Numbers
- Dayton recorded 47 kills with a .376 hitting percentage.
- Rhode Island finished with just 17 kills and 19 errors.
State of Play
- Rhode Island is now 5-10 overall and 0-2 in Atlantic 10 play.
- Dayton improves to 12-1 overall and 2-0 in conference matchups.
What’s Next
The Rams are set to return home for a critical conference series against Loyola Chicago, aiming to bounce back from this loss with matches on October 4 and 5…