Penn State New Kensington Falls in Straight Sets to Penn State Fayette

Penn State New Kensington Falls in Straight Sets to Penn State Fayette

Penn State New Kensington (7-6, 2-4) faced a tough challenge against Penn State Fayette (10-3, 4-0), losing in straight sets by scores of 25-18, 25-15, and 25-10. Fayette's consistent attack and solid defense kept New Kensington at bay, handing the home team a 3-0 defeat.

Match Recap:

• Penn State Fayette's offense found its groove in the second and third sets, hitting .216 and .333, respectively, to overpower New Kensington.
• Fayette took the first set 25-18, holding New Kensington to a .000 hitting percentage.
• New Kensington struggled to keep up in the second and third sets, losing 25-15 and 25-10. The home team had difficulty finding offensive consistency, hitting negative in the third set with a -.125 percentage.

Key Performances:

• Jessica Staraniec led the way for Penn State New Kensington with 8 kills, hitting .261 for the match, and added 19 digs on the defensive side.
• Kayla Unger contributed 4 kills with a .375 hitting percentage, while also recording 13 assists and 7 digs.
• Annmarie Uhl and Kayla Carnahan anchored the defense, combining for 45 digs, with Uhl leading the team with 20 digs and Carnahan adding 25.

For Penn State Fayette, Amiah DeShields was the standout, delivering 13 kills on 19 attempts for a stellar .684 hitting percentage. Fayette's defense was led by Tyannah Eddings, who had 17 digs, and Adela Blough, who contributed 12 digs and 3.5 points.

Team Stats:

• Kills: Penn State New Kensington 19, Penn State Fayette 32
• Assists: Penn State New Kensington 16, Penn State Fayette 31
• Digs: Penn State New Kensington 90, Penn State Fayette 49

Penn State New Kensington Leaders:

• Kills: Jessica Staraniec (8), Kayla Unger (4)
• Assists: Kayla Unger (13)
• Digs: Annmarie Uhl (20), Kayla Carnahan (25)

Despite the loss, New Kensington's defensive efforts were impressive, as they out-dug Fayette 90-49. However, offensive struggles prevented them from keeping pace with their opponent. Penn State New Kensington will look to bounce back in their next match as they seek to regain momentum in the conference.