Road win against Christendom

In a thrilling four-set victory, Penn State New Kensington secured a 3-1 win over Christendom on September 6, 2024. Penn State New Kensington started strong, winning the first two sets (25-17, 25-20), before dropping the third set (19-25). However, they regrouped to claim the final set 25-21, sealing the match.

Set Recap:

• Set 1: Penn State New Kensington controlled the pace with 14 kills and a .219 hitting percentage, while Christendom struggled with errors, hitting -.214.
• Set 2: Penn State New Kensington edged out Christendom with solid defense and efficient serving, winning 25-20 despite a lower .051 hitting percentage.
• Set 3: Christendom responded with 12 kills and their best hitting percentage of the match at .031, taking the set 25-19.
• Set 4: Penn State New Kensington rebounded, registering 17 kills with a .179 hitting percentage to close out the match 25-21.

Key Performers for Penn State New Kensington:

• Jessica Staraniec led the attack with 16 kills, contributing 18 total points.
• Kayla Unger facilitated the offense with 33 assists and added 16 digs.
• Gabrielle Green anchored the defense with 13 digs, while setter Kayla Carnahan tallied an impressive 52 digs.
• Gabby Wolfkill added 11 kills and was a consistent force at the net, while Emily Lewandowski chipped in with 4 kills and 5 digs.

Team Stats:

• Penn State New Kensington totaled 39 kills, 10 aces, and 117 digs, showcasing a solid all-around performance.
• Christendom struggled offensively, hitting negative in three of the four sets, finishing with 32 kills and 30 digs.

Penn State New Kensington will look to build on this strong performance as they continue their season. Key leaders included Jessica Staraniec with her team-high 16 kills and Kayla Unger with 33 assists and 16 digs.