August 31, 2024
3-0 Road win for PSNK
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:
- Kills Leader: Jessica Staraniec (10)
- Assists Leader: Kayla Unger (23)
- Digs Leader: Kayla Carnahan (11)
- Points Leader: Jessica Staraniec (11)
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.