PORTSMOUTH, Ohio - The Glenville State Volleyball team earned a 3-0 sweep over Shawnee State tonight (Oct. 20) at Waller Gymnasium, securing another Mountain East Conference victory. The Pioneers took the match in straight sets, improving to (12-11) overall and (5-6) in MEC play.
Shawnee State opened the first set with an early 10-6 advantage before Glenville State responded with a strong offensive run. Back-to-back kills from
Deniz Selen Yazar tied the set at 12-12, and an ace from
Irmak Bezek helped the Pioneers take control. Glenville State extended its lead to 20-14 before closing the set with three consecutive kills, including two from
Juliana Nunez, to secure the 25-18 victory.
The Pioneers carried that momentum into the second set, jumping out to an early 8-5 lead. Shawnee State battled back to take a brief 10-9 advantage, but Glenville State quickly regained control. Kills from
Gracie Brown,
Ryann Landis and
Kendel Harris helped the Pioneers build a 17-13 lead. Glenville State maintained its advantage down the stretch to take the second set, 25-21.
The third set proved to be the closest of the match, with Shawnee State continuing to challenge the Pioneers. Glenville State recorded 14 kills in the set and relied on its offense to remain competitive throughout. The Bears pushed the set beyond regulation, but the Pioneers held on for a 26-24 victory to complete the three-set sweep.
Final Stats
Shawnee State
Brianne Hicks led the offense with eight kills and 14 digs, followed by Whytney Faulkner with seven kills, 14 digs, and two service aces. Jalynn West recorded 25 assists and five kills, while Graciana Claxon led the Bears defensively with 15 digs. Camille Hall contributed five blocks, and Natalie Reida added four. Shawnee State finished with 32 kills, 28 assists, 59 digs, and four service aces.
Glenville State
Glenville State was led offensively by
Juliana Nunez, who recorded 11 kills, 12 digs, and two service aces.
Deniz Selen Yazar added 10 kills and three blocks, while
Gracie Brown contributed 10 kills and 15 digs.
Mikayla Curry finished with five kills, and
Ryann Landis added three.
Irmak Bezek led the Pioneers with 19 assists and eight digs, while
Madison Lee contributed 16 assists and two service aces.
Brenan Harvey anchored the defense with a team-high 18 digs. Glenville State finished with 43 kills, 39 assists, 64 digs, and seven service aces.
Up Next For The Pioneers
The Pioneers will return home to the Waco Center to face Davis & Elkins on Saturday (Oct. 24), with first serve scheduled for 6 p.m.
