THE GAME FACTS

GAME 1

Score: Gannon 3, West Virginia State 2 (25–12, 23–25, 25–15, 23–25, 15–7)

Records: Gannon (6-4), West Virginia State (4-6)

Location: ASRC – West Liberty, W.Va.

Date: September 20, 2025

GAME 2

Score: Gannon 3, West Liberty 0 (25–23, 25-13, 25–18)

Records: Gannon (7-4), West Liberty (6-8)

Location: ASRC – West Liberty, W.Va.

Date: September 20, 2025

THE KNIGHT CAP (Game 1 vs. WVSU)

· Webber Leads the Way: Carlee Webber (Anamosa, IA /Marion) recorded a season-high 15 kills to pace the Golden Knights' attack

· Supporting Cast: Sydney Wake (Massillon, Ohio/Jackson) added 13 kills, while Abbey Williams (Chicago, Ill./Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts) chipped in 12.

· Defensive Anchor: Nehir Yazicioglu (Ankara, Turkey) posted a team-high 19 digs.

· Playmaking Presence: Bengisu Arslan (Ankara, Turkey/Private Çankaya Doga Anatolian) finished with 45 assists to guide the offense.

· Team Effort: Gannon out-hit West Virginia State .253 to .112 and held a narrow edge at the net with eight team blocks to the Yellow Jackets' seven.

· Bounce Back: The victory marked Gannon's first win of the MEC Crossover after suffering losses on Thursday and Friday.

THE KNIGHT CAP (Game 2 vs. W. Liberty)

• Lauren Looms Large: Lauren Atwell (Mars, Pa./Mars Area) tallied a team high 13 kills in the match with a .750 hit percentage.
• Webber Strong Again: Webber added another 12 kills on 26 total attacks.
• Spreading the Love: Six different players recorded at least one kill in the match.
• Dishes Well Served: Bengisu Arslan (Ankara, Turkey/Private Çankaya Doga Anatolian) dished out 37 of the teams 42 total assists in the match.

"It's early in the year, but today's wins feel important to us because we were had so much trouble in our previous matches", said Matt Darling. "Our middle play was terrific, and overall we just did better at the little things and being a team. I think the athletes and coaches are ready to get off the road and play some home games next week."

UP NEXT

The Golden Knights will open their home season on Friday, September 26, hosting Shepherd inside the Highmark Events Center. First serve is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

This story was written using the support of A.I.