Volleyball Earned Themselves Their 9th Win Of the Season

Alyssa Snyder serves the ball.

Penn State Harrisburg Athletics

Alyssa Snyder serves the ball.

The PSH volleyball team traveled to Marywood University on Tuesday, Sept. 27, and earned themselves a 3-1 win against their non-conference opponent. The first set went back-and-forth until Alyssa Snyder tallied a kill to allow Emmaline Stevens to put the Lions up 20-13. A pair of back-to-back aces added to the Blue & White’s lead. The Lions took away the first set with a score of 25-16. 

The second set went in the Pacers favor. However, the Lions did not make it easy for them as the score was 24-26. PSH volleyball took back the lead of the match after the third set. After fighting back from a seven point deficit, the Lions ultimately took the win with a score of 30-28. Ultimately, the match came down to the fourth set. Like the first set, the Lions defeated the Pacers with a score of 25-16. 

Anna Ruff and Tiniira Tubo both produced 13 kills out of 26 attempts. Additionally, Anna Ruff also earned herself 8 blocks. Olivia Koicuba was credited with a total of 19 digs on the night. 

The Blue & White will travel to Alvernia University on Thursday, Sept. 29, before hosting fellow Penn State satellite campus, Penn State Altoona on Thursday, Oct. 6. 

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