Hood College Women’s Volleyball defeated York (PA) 3-2 on Oct. 29, 2026, at Woodsboro Bank Arena in Frederick, Md., rallying from a 2-1 deficit to keep its MAC Commonwealth postseason hopes alive. Hood won 25-21, 21-25, 7-25, 25-19, 15-9.
Cam Madden led Hood with 13 kills and 14 digs. Maria Ricketts and Jaylin Anderson split the team’s assist work with 20 and 18 assists, respectively, while Emerson O’Connor added six kills and three blocks.
Hood College Women’s Volleyball Rally After York (PA) Takes Third Set
Hood claimed the opening set 25-21 after trailing York (PA) 19-18 late in the frame. The Blazers closed the set with a 7-2 run to take an early lead in the match.
York (PA) answered with a 25-21 victory in the second set and followed with a 25-7 win in the third set. Hood responded in the fourth set, using a 6-1 run to build separation before closing out a 25-19 victory.
Hood carried that momentum into the deciding set. After the teams reached a 5-5 tie, the Blazers used a 6-1 run to take control and finished with a 15-9 win.
Liz Kerin recorded nine block assists and one solo block for Hood.
MAC Commonwealth Playoff Picture
Hood improved to 5-19 overall and 3-4 in MAC Commonwealth play. The Blazers remain outside the playoff field while sitting in a four-way tie for third place after the match.
York (PA) fell to 9-12 overall and 3-4 in conference play. The Spartans also sit in the four-way tie for third place but remain inside the playoff field as the No. 5 seed.
Hood College Women’s Volleyball Schedule
Hood will take on Scranton and Etown in a nonconference trimatch on the road Saturday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The Blazers will then play at Alvernia on Nov. 4 in a match that will determine a postseason berth.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Hood College Women’s Volleyball answered York (PA)’s dominant third set by winning the final two sets. Madden’s 13 kills and 14 digs led the effort, while Ricketts and Anderson provided balanced distribution with 20 and 18 assists.
The victory left Hood outside the playoff field but within a four-way tie for third place in the MAC Commonwealth. The match at Alvernia will determine whether the Blazers earn a postseason berth.
Source: Original report
