Penn State Shenango fell to Washington Adventist in a hard-fought four-set match, with set scores of 14-25, 19-25, 25-18, and 21-25. The Lions are still searching for their first win of the season, as they now stand at 0-4 overall.

 

Despite the loss, Penn State Shenango had several standout individual performances. Setter Carla Ramirez Ortiz led the team with 8 assists and contributed 3 digs. Kylee Loreno and Cyra Cross were the offensive anchors, each recording a .286 hitting percentage. Loreno notched 7 kills on 14 attempts, while Cross added 8 kills on 21 attempts, both totaling 9.0 and 11.0 points, respectively. Sydney Ward also made her mark with an impressive .375 hitting percentage, recording 3 kills on 8 attempts, 5 service aces, and contributing to a total of 8.0 points. Maggie Briggs chipped in defensively with 2 solo blocks, although she struggled offensively with 1 kill and 3 errors on 8 attempts.

 

Serving was a strength for Penn State Shenango, as they registered 11 service aces overall, with Ward (5), Cross (3), and Loreno (2) leading the charge. However, their 13 service errors hindered momentum during key stretches of the match. Defensively, Penn State Shenango tallied 27 digs, with Cross leading the way with 7, followed by Loreno and Ortiz with 6 and 3, respectively.

 

Penn State Shenango showed resilience, winning the third set 25-18 and pushing Washington Adventist in the fourth set, before ultimately falling 21-25. As they continue to build chemistry, the team will look to improve their consistency and reduce errors in upcoming matches.