DAYTON – The No. 18-ranked University of Dayton volleyball fell in straight sets in the Atlantic 10 Tournament championship match to Loyola Chicago (25-18, 25-23, 25-19) on Sunday afternoon at the Frericks Center.
 
The Flyers now hope to receive an at-large bid for the NCAA Tournament, with the 2024 Selection Show scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 1.
 
Dayton's attack was stymied by Loyola's defense, hitting just .114 as the Ramblers had 12 total blocks. Redshirt senior Lexie Almodovar was the only Flyer to reach double-digits in kills, finishing the day with 15, but hit at just .102 in the match. Junior Liana Sarkissian had eight kills and led the team with a .333 attack percentage.
 
The Flyers All-Tournament Team selections were Almodovar, Sarkissian and redshirt senior Alayna Yates.
 
Loyola Chicago wins their second A-10 Tournament title since entering the Atlantic 10.
 
BY THE NUMBERS
.114 – Dayton's hitting efficiency, its lowest attack percentage of the season
15 – kills for Lexie Almodovar, leading all players
15 – digs for Karissa Kaminski, tops in the contest
11 – double-doubles for Alyssa Miller on the season after a 24-assist, 12-dig performance
 
UP NEXT
Dayton awaits its postseason fate with hopes of hearing its name called on Selection Sunday, Dec. 1.
 
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