YORK, Pa. - The York College women's volleyball team concluded the 2026 season on Saturday. The Spartans hosted Catholic University and No. 7 Carnegie Mellon. The Green and White had a closely contested first match against Catholic, falling 3-2. York dropped the final game against Carnegie Mellon, 3-0.
Game One: York vs. Catholic
The Spartans pushed the Cardinals to five sets before falling just short in the morning opener.
York dropped the first set 26-24 The Spartans rebounded in set two and carried the momentum into set three, dominating 25-18.
The Cardinals responded in the fourth set, out scoring York 25-13 to force a deciding fifth set.
In the final set, York rallied late with a kill by
Liz Kerin that was followed by blocks from Kerin and
Kelsey Fahey. The Cardinals were able to secure the final point on a Maddie Wilkey kill, taking the set 15-2 and the match, 3-2.
Saniyah Esters led the Spartans with 14 kills in the match.
Kylie Kuo had a match-high five aces.
Game Two: York vs. No. 7 Carnegie Mellon
York fell to the Tartans in three sets 25-18, 25-15, and 25-23.
Carnegie Mellon took control in the opening two sets, boasting attack percenteges of .234 and .405, respectively.
In the third set, York mounted a fierce comeback attempt, having 10 ties and four lead changes. The Spartans built a late 22-18 lead following a kill by Kerin.
The Tartans used a 6-1 run to close it out, taking set three by a score of 25-24 and completing the sweep.
Kerin led the Spartans with seven kills and a .412 hitting percentage. The Senior also recorded five blocks.
Hannah Runyard and Kuo both had three aces for the Green and White.
Defensively,
Sami Baer had 16 digs against the Tartans.
