The Washington College Shorewomen fell to the Muhlenberg Mules 3-2 in a tightly contested Centennial Conference road match on Oct. 10, 2026, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Muhlenberg secured the deciding fifth set 15-13. Washington College came into the match with a 10-6 overall record and a 1-2 mark in conference play.
Close Contest: Shorewomen Split First Four Sets
Muhlenberg took the opening set 26-24. Washington College responded with a 25-21 win in the second set to even the match at one set apiece. The Mules edged out a 25-23 victory in the third set, but the Shorewomen extended the match by taking the fourth set 25-22. Muhlenberg then clinched the match in a narrow 15-13 win in the fifth set.
Izzy Diehl Leads Shorewomen Offense
Izzy Diehl led Washington College with 23 kills and 26.5 points. Emma Shaner and Lyndsey Wessel each added 12 kills, with Shaner posting a .667 hitting percentage and Wessel hitting .407. Alexis Stubbs contributed 32 assists, while Kaysie Lynch added 21 assists. Grace Salveron led with 18 digs, and Lucy Jones recorded 15 digs. Gianna Folke and Emily Hartnett each contributed eight kills.
The Shorewomen posted a team hitting percentage of .238 compared to Muhlenberg’s .153. The set scores were Muhlenberg 26-24, Washington College 25-21, Muhlenberg 25-23, Washington College 25-22, and Muhlenberg 15-13.
Washington College to Host McDaniel College Next
Washington College is scheduled to host McDaniel College on Oct. 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. in their next Centennial Conference contest.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The Shorewomen pushed the match to a decisive fifth set after winning the second and fourth sets. Diehl’s 23 kills and 26.5 points fueled the Shorewomen’s attack, which maintained a higher hitting percentage than the Mules. Ultimately, Muhlenberg prevailed with a close 15-13 final set victory.
Source: Original report
