3-0 Road win for PSNK

Lewandowski hitting the ball.
Lewandowski hitting the ball.
August 31, 2024

Penn State New Kensington dominated Penn State Du Bois in straight sets, winning 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-9) . With this victory, New Kensington improved to 2-1 on the season while Du Bois dropped to 0-3.

Set Breakdown:

  • Set 1: Penn State New Kensington held off a strong push from Du Bois to take the first set 25-20.
  • Set 2: The second set was more closely contested, but New Kensington edged out Du Bois 25-21.
  • Set 3: The Lions closed out the match in commanding fashion, cruising to a 25-9 win in the third set.

Key Performers for Penn State New Kensington:

  • Jessica Staraniec led the attack with 10 kills, hitting .171 while adding 11 points and 9 digs.
  • Gabby Wolfkill had a solid all-around performance with 7 kills, hitting .267, and contributed 8 points.
  • Emily Blatnick added 4 kills, along with 5 service aces, for 9 total points.
  • Kayla Unger recorded 23 assists and chipped in with 4 kills and 13 digs.
  • Kayla Carnahan was strong on the serve with 6 aces and added 11 digs.

Key Performers for Penn State Du Bois:

  • Natalie Bowser led the way with 8 kills, but her efficiency was affected by 8 attack errors, hitting .000 overall.
  • Kamryn MacTavish contributed 2 kills and 2 service aces, while Erica Buck and Kallysta Long added 2 points each.

State Leaders for Penn State New Kensington:

New Kensington controlled the match with a well-rounded performance and an impressive serving game, tallying 16 service aces. They will look to carry this momentum into their next matchup.