WHEELING, W.Va. – On a night when Gannon libero Emma Hall (Lowell, Mich./Lowell) made program history, it was a memorable match for several players and an unforgettable win for all the Golden Knights.
 
Gannon rallied from a 2-1 deficit after losing two marathon sets to claim a 27-29, 25-17, 29-31, 25-22, 15-11 comeback win over Fairmont State in the second match of the Atlantic Region Crossover at Wheeling University. Gannon improved to 6-4 while Fairmont dropped to 8-3.
 
"This was a match that both teams deserved to win," Gannon coach Matt Darling said. "Fairmont played smart and inspired volleyball, but I'm proud of our team for hanging tough tonight."

Hall, a senior defensive, crossed the 2,000-dig mark in her career and then set the Gannon career record. She passed Taryn Graham (2,003 digs from 2011-14) in the second set and finished with 31 digs, moving her career total to 2,022. 
 
"We're very happy to be able to celebrate a win in addition to Emma's milestone achievement," Darling said. "She's been one of the premier players in the program and the league for a long time, and she deserves the recognition."

Congrats to Gannon senior Emma Hall (Lowell, Mich./Lowell), who has just become GU's all-time digs leaders. She passes Taryn Graham (2003 digs, 2011-14) with her 2,004th career dig.
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— Gannon Athletics (@GUKnights) September 20, 2024

 
However, Hall wasn't the only one who stood out in the five-set win.
 
Senior right side hitter Hailey Koch (Littleton, Col./Dakota Ridge) racked up a career-high 25 kills, while junior setter Bengisu Arslan (Ankara, Turkey/Private Çankaya Doga Anatolian) dished out a career-best 62 assists.
 
Carissa Treser (Sewickley, Pa./North Allegheny) continued her recent surge by collecting two career highs on the second consecutive day. She had 19 kills and 19 digs on Friday night.
 
Senior middle blocker Ali Sorenson (Tinley Park, Ill./Lincoln Way East) also came through with 15 kills, and junior outside hitter Mia Dela Merced (South Elgin, Ill./St. Charles North) collected career highs of 12 kills and 19 digs.
 
Arslan also contributed defensively with 20 digs, while Lara Toruner (Istanbul, Turkey/Terakki Foundation) had 14.
 
Freshman setter Ava Gainer (Wheeling, W.Va./The Linsly School) also saw significant playing time and had eight assists.
 
What's ahead:
On Saturday, Gannon will make the short trip from Wheeling University to West Liberty, where it will meet West Virginia State at 1 p.m. and West Liberty at 5 p.m.