Shorewomen Extend Winning Streak to 12 with Tri-Match Victories
The Washington College Shorewomen volleyball team has been on a wild winning streak lately. Their recent matches have really showcased just how dominant they can be.
On a Saturday afternoon at Lees Gymnasium, the team swept two matches in a non-conference tri-match at Cedar Crest. With these wins, the Shorewomen stretched their streak to 12 matches—their longest this century.
Let’s get into the details of their recent victories and the players who made it all happen.
Shorewomen vs. Penn State Brandywine
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The first match of the day had the Shorewomen taking on Penn State Brandywine. They came away with a 3-0 win, with set scores of 25-12, 25-22, and 25-22.
This match really put their teamwork and grit on full display.
First Set Dominance
The Shorewomen exploded out of the gate, going on a 13-3 run for a 14-5 lead. Izzy Diehl’s kill was a huge spark during that stretch.
They kept rolling, grabbing the last six points of the set. The team hit .258 overall—pretty efficient if you ask me.
Clutch Performance in the Second Set
The second set was tighter, with both teams locked at 22-22. But the Shorewomen didn’t flinch.
Anna Titter stepped up and served an ace to close it out. That kind of poise in pressure moments is just fun to watch.
Sealing the Deal in the Third Set
Up 24-22 in the third, Gianna Folke hammered home a match-winning kill. That was the team’s second three-point set win of the match.
They really know how to finish when it matters.
Shorewomen vs. Cedar Crest
Next, the Shorewomen took on host Cedar Crest. They didn’t slow down, grabbing another 3-0 victory with set scores of 25-12, 25-23, and 25-3.
This match just hammered home how deep and in-form this squad is right now.
Unstoppable in the First Set
The Shorewomen never trailed, jumping out to a 6-1 lead after a Cedar Crest attack error. Anna Titter’s ace wrapped up the set.
That strong start set the tone for the rest of the match.
Comeback in the Second Set
The Falcons actually led 22-17 in the second, but the Shorewomen dug deep. They rattled off eight of the last nine points to win it 25-23.
Giselle Kleinbussink and Allison McKechnie both came through with clutch kills. That resilience? You can’t teach it.
Dominance in the Third Set
Up 5-3 in the third, the Shorewomen went on an unreal 20-point run to close out the match. Izzy Diehl kicked off the streak with a kill, and McKechnie’s service ace sealed it.
It’s honestly wild to see a team keep that kind of focus for so long.
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Key Players and Their Contributions
A few players have really driven this streak:
- Izzy Diehl: Led the team with a match-high 10 kills in both matches.
- Alexis Stubbs: Racked up 13 assists, 12 digs, and five aces against Penn State Brandywine, plus 15 assists against Cedar Crest.
- Allison McKechnie: Tallied 13 assists in the first match and a match-best six aces in the second.
- Anna Titter: Had 16 digs in the opener and eight in the next, along with some timely aces.
- Emma Shaner: Notched three blocks against Penn State Brandywine, anchoring the defense.
- Gianna Romano: Added 13 digs in the first match, keeping the ball alive when it mattered.
Historical Context and Future Prospects
This 12-match winning streak is the longest for the program since the turn of the century. The program’s all-time record is 15 wins, set across 1977 and 1978.
The Shorewomen get their next shot in a non-conference matchup against Goucher on October 1. They swept Goucher 3-0 earlier this season, so there’s a good chance they’ll try to keep the momentum rolling.
Conclusion
The Washington College Shorewomen volleyball team has really made a statement lately. Their skill, teamwork, and grit have been on full display.
They just picked up wins against Penn State Brandywine and Cedar Crest. That brings their winning streak to 12 matches—pretty wild, honestly.
Key players keep stepping up at the right moments. The team just seems to be clicking right now, and you can feel the momentum building.
Next up, they face Goucher. Fans are definitely watching to see if this streak keeps rolling.
For a closer look at the matches and how each player did, check out the official match report.