The Gannon volleyball team extended its winning streak to three matches on Friday night, securing its 12th sweep of the season in a 3–0 road win at Seton Hill.

The victory also marked win number 20 on the season, as the Golden Knights improved to 11-0 in PSAC West play. A marathon second set proved decisive as Gannon pulled away for the sweep. 

The performance also follows Gannon's appearance in the Atlantic Regional Rankings, which were announced in alphabetical order earlier this week.

"I'm proud of the team for grinding out the win tonight, and the second set was particularly good for us because Seton Hill competed to the end," said head coach Matt Darling.
"Sydney Wake (Massillon, Ohio/Jackson) was great and scored some huge points for us. Kasey Smith (Meadville, Pa./Villa Maria) was big on the block tonight, and blocking bailed us out several times."

THE GAME FACTS
Score: Gannon 3, Seton Hill 0 (25-14, 32-30, 25-23)
Records: Gannon (20-5, 11-0 PSAC West) // Seton Hill (13-10, 5-6 PSAC West)
Location: Greensburg, Pa.
Date: November 7, 2025

THE KNIGHT CAP

•  Win Streak Reaches Three: Gannon continues its momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
• 12th Sweep of the Year: Another straight-set result for the Golden Knights.
• Wake Leads the Offense: Sydney Wake (Massillon, Ohio/Jackson) delivered 14 kills while hitting efficiently.
• Balanced Scoring Across the Attack: Nehir Yazicioglu (Ankara, Turkey) and Lauren Atwell (Mars, Pa./Mars Area) each added 10 kills, while Kasey Smith (Meadville, Pa./Villa Maria) chipped in 7 kills.
• Smith Sets the Tone at the Net: Kasey Smith (Meadville, Pa./Villa Maria) finished with six blocks, helping control the middle.
• Arslan Directs the Attack: Bengisu Arslan (Ankara, Turkey/Private Çankaya Doga Anatolian) posted 40 assists and added eight digs.
• Marathon Second Set: Gannon edged Seton Hill 32–30 in an extended, back-and-forth frame that proved decisive.

Up Next
Gannon concludes its regular-season road schedule on Saturday at California (Pa.). First serve is scheduled for 1:00 PM.
 
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