Maria Ricketts, from Adamstown, Md./New Life Christian, eclipsed the 1,000-assist mark as Hood College women’s volleyball lost 3-0 to Muhlenberg College and 3-1 to SUNY Morrisville at the Buttermaker Tournament in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 11, 2026. Muhlenberg won 25-22, 25-10, 25-13, while SUNY Morrisville prevailed 25-16, 22-25, 25-16, 25-14.
Hood College Women’s Volleyball Falls to Muhlenberg College
Muhlenberg College defeated Hood 3-0 by taking the sets 25-22, 25-10, and 25-13. Hood could not overcome the Mules after the opening set.
SUNY Morrisville Wins in Four Sets
SUNY Morrisville beat Hood 3-1. The Mustangs won the first set 25-16; Hood answered with a 25-22 second-set victory. SUNY Morrisville closed the match with 25-16 and 25-14 wins.
Maria Ricketts Reaches Milestone
Ricketts finished with 28 assists on the day to lead Hood. Cam Madden (Carlisle, Pa./Big Spring) led the team with 16 kills and 14 digs, while Sami Betley (Bel Air, Md./Mercy) recorded four blocks.
MSB Analysis
Hood College women’s volleyball left the first day of the Buttermaker Tournament with two losses, but Ricketts reached the 1,000-assist mark. The Blazers took one set from SUNY Morrisville but were swept by Muhlenberg College.
Source: Original report
