Shenango Wins Conference Opener on the Road

Shenango Wins Conference Opener on the Road

Penn State Shenango (2-6, 1-0) secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Penn State Beaver (1-7, 0-1), winning 25-12, 25-14, and 25-16. This marks Shenango's second consecutive win as they continue building momentum early in the conference season.

Shenango's offense was led by Kylee Loreno, who posted a match-high 10 kills on 18 attempts, hitting an impressive .556. Maggie Briggs and Cyra Cross each added 7 kills, with Briggs hitting .545 and Cross contributing 11 digs on the defensive end. Sydney Ward made her presence felt at the net, tallying 5 kills and 3 solo blocks, finishing with a total of 11.0 points.

Setter Carla Ramirez Ortiz kept the offense flowing, dishing out 15 assists and adding an ace. Jade Shattuck also contributed 12 assists, 4 aces, and a perfect hitting percentage, going 4 for 6. Overall, the team hit .387 for the match, with a particularly strong start in the first set, where they hit .500.

Defensively, Shenango controlled the floor, with 56 total digs as a team. Loreno and Cross anchored the back row, combining for 24 digs, while Gabby Villanueva Santos chipped in 5 digs and 3 service aces to keep Beaver on their heels.

Penn State Shenango's win streak now extends to two games, and they'll look to keep the momentum going in their next match on Tuesday, September 17th, when they travel to Westminster College.

Shenango is playing with confidence, and all signs point to continued success as the season progresses.