Goucher women’s volleyball team swept Central Penn College, 3-0, in a non-conference match Oct. 3, 2026, in Baltimore. The recap lists set scores of 25-20, 25-17 and 25-22, although the official match table lists the third set as 25-23.
Goucher women’s volleyball controls match
Goucher opened the match with a six-point run sparked by Tami Ehinmidu. Maria Basantes and Kenzie Everson added kills during the stretch, while Alex Jordan served an ace to help the Goucher women’s volleyball team build an early advantage.
Central Penn College pulled within one point in the opening set, but Goucher answered with a four-point run highlighted by another Ehinmidu kill. Goucher secured the first set, 25-20, after a Central Penn error.
Goucher built a 6-1 lead in the second set behind a Grace Prusmack service ace and blocks from Kendall Weaver. Central Penn College briefly moved ahead 9-8, but Goucher regained control and closed the set on an eight-point run for a 25-17 victory.
Central Penn College took a 5-2 lead in the third set before Goucher responded. Erin Cargill’s service ace tied the set at six, and a service ace from Lucy Ingraham helped Goucher take a 22-20 lead. Carly Love later recorded the closing kill, according to the recap, as Goucher completed the sweep.
Goucher women’s volleyball leaders
Maria Basantes and Tami Ehinmidu led Goucher with four kills apiece. Alex Jordan totaled eight assists, while Grace Prusmack added six assists and tied for the match high with 10 digs.
Kendall Weaver led all players with four blocks. Kenzie Everson and Tami Ehinmidu each added two blocks, while Carly Love finished with six digs.
Makayla Nasibi led Goucher with three service aces, and Azha Evans recorded two. Maya Miller, Erin Cargill, Lucy Ingraham, Alex Jordan and Grace Prusmack each added one ace.
Team statistics and next match
Goucher recorded a .125 hitting percentage, six blocks, 42 digs and 11 aces. Central Penn College posted a .075 hitting percentage, one block, 38 digs and 10 aces.
The official source contains a discrepancy in the third-set score: The recap states that Goucher won 25-22, while the match table lists the set as 25-23. Both records show Goucher winning the match in three sets.
Goucher is scheduled to visit Washington Adventist on Tuesday, Oct. 6, for a non-conference match beginning at 7 p.m.
Maryland Sports Blog take
Goucher’s sweep featured contributions in several statistical areas. The team finished ahead of Central Penn College in hitting percentage, blocks, digs and aces, with Kendall Weaver’s four blocks and Grace Prusmack’s 10 digs among the match’s top individual performances.
Source: Original report
