Hoelperl reaches 2,000 career assists as Skidmore defeats Castleton in four sets

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Catriona Hoelperl surpassed 2,000 career assists and Chloe Heitman recorded a double-double with 18 kills and 18 digs as the Skidmore College women’s volleyball team defeated VTSU Castleton 3-1 (25-18, 23-25, 25-19, 25-19) Tuesday night at Williamson Sports Center. The Thoroughbreds improved to 10-7 overall, while Castleton dropped to 6-8. Hoelperl handed out 42 assists to reach 565 for the season and 2,011 for her career. She entered the match just 31 assists shy of the 2,000 milestone. Hoelperl also served a match-high four aces and contributed nine digs. She is the seventh player in program…