October 29, 2026 - #12 Emporia State volleyball used a late rally in set two to help secure a sweep over Newman on Thursday night inside White Auditorium.
HOW IT HAPPENED
In set one, both sides were extremely efficient in attack as the Hornets hit .432 while the visiting Jets made just one error and hit .370. After an early 9-4 lead for ESU, Newman closed the gap to 16-14 and would stay with a few points until the Hornets eventually took a 25-21 win in the first frame.
Emporia State started set two with a 7-4 advantage before Newman rallied to eventually take a 10-9 edge over the Hornets. The visitors continued to apply pressure, eventually holding a late 23-19 lead over ESU. The Hornets were able to respond however, rattling off seven of eight points to win set two 26-24.
The momentum late in set two carried over for Emporia State, as they rolled to a 25-10 set three win to clinch the sweep, as the Hornets hit .389 in the final frame.
A LOOK AT THE STATS
Emporia State hit .340 on the night, their second-highest mark of the season. Piper Bahr led the Hornets with 12 kills while hitting .393. Maja Ciosek, Jade Xu and Lavra Krizanic all added seven kills of their own. Brailee Bogle and Delainee Dexter added 17 and 16 assists respectively.
UP NEXT
Emporia State will host Missouri Western on Friday, November 6 at White Auditorium. First serve between the Hornets and Griffons is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
NOTES
Emporia State's win equals their most in a season since winning 23 matches in 2010.
