Gettysburg volleyball sweeps Muhlenberg and Stevenson

Gettysburg College’s volleyball team swept Muhlenberg and Stevenson in a home tri-match Saturday, winning both matches in straight sets.

The Bullets opened with a 25-10, 25-12, 25-17 victory over Muhlenberg. They then beat Stevenson 25-21, 27-25, 25-18.

Gettysburg volleyball player Clare Farrell celebrates during a match

Clare Farrell led Gettysburg with 29 kills across the two matches and hit .409. She had 12 kills without an error against Muhlenberg, then added 17 kills against Stevenson. Farrell also recorded two blocks in each match.

Gettysburg rallied from a seven-point deficit in the second set against Stevenson. The Mustangs led 22-15 before the Bullets pulled within one. After the teams traded points to reach 25-25, Ellen Manke and Ava Grall combined for a block, and Gettysburg closed out the set, 27-25.

Nala Shearer led the defensive effort with 43 digs, including 25 against Muhlenberg and 18 against Stevenson. Manke finished the day with 10 kills and eight blocks.

Gettysburg improved to 14-8 overall. The win over Muhlenberg brought the Bullets’ Centennial Conference record to 2-4.

The Bullets are scheduled to host McDaniel at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Results and statistics provided by Gettysburg College Athletics.

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