GLENSIDE, Pa. - The Arcadia University's women's volleyball team opened its home slate with a sweep over Immaculata (28-26, 25-11, 25-21), marking the first coaching match up between Isabel Kirchner and her mother, Mary Kirchner.
FOR THE RECORD
The Knights move to 2-3.
Immaculata falls to 1-2
ARCADIA 3, IMMACULATA 0
HOW IT HAPPENED
Set 1: ARCADIA 28, IMMACULATA 26
- Arcadia opened with kills from Chana Rothschild and gained momentum early.
- Immaculata answered with strong serving, tying the score at 7–7.
- Both teams traded points past 25, but Arcadia held composure with key kills from Nina Corazo and Julia Archelle.
- Alliy Kulas sealed the set with a service ace.
Set 2: ARCADIA 25, IMMACULATA 11
- The Knights stormed out to a 10-0 run behind Bryana Saenz, who tallied multiple kills and four service aces in the stretch.
- Archelle and Juliana Bockhaus provided momentum with kills, helping keep the Arcadia ahead by double digits.
- The Knights closed set two at 25-11, sealed by a kill from Rothschild off a Bockhaus assist.
Set 3: ARCADIA 25, IMMACULATA 21
- Arcadia started strong with Saenz leading the way with four service aces.
- Immaculata fought back, tying the score midway through.
- The Knights tied the set at 14.
- Arcadia gathered the sweep with a kill from Archelle sealing it.
KNIGHT LEADERS
Kills: Archelle (9), Young (8), Rothschild (7)
Aces: Saenz (8), Kulas (3), Bockhaus (2)
Blocks: Rothschild (2), Strange (1), Young (1)
Assists: Saenz (22), Warner (9), Archelle (2)
Digs: Kulas (9), Archelle (6), Bockhaus (4)
UP NEXT
The Knights return to action on Saturday, when they will travel to Elizabethtown for a tri-match. Arcadia will face Penn State Berks at 1:00 p.m.