PHOENIXVILLE, PA – September 20, 2025 – The University of Valley Forge Patriots women's volleyball team delivered a commanding performance on their home court, sweeping visiting Medgar Evers College 3-0 (25-11, 25-14, 25-17).

Balanced Attack Powers Patriots

Valley Forge showcased a well-rounded offensive attack led by Unique Castilho, who tallied 6 kills on a .235 hitting percentage while adding 3 service aces. Mattayah Lyndaker contributed 4 kills, and Clarissa Lockman added 2 kills along with 3 service aces.

The Patriots' serving game was particularly effective, recording an impressive 20 service aces as a team. Abigail Sumego led the charge with 8 aces, while Hadassah Rivera and Clarissa Lockman each contributed 3 aces to the cause.

Defensive Dominance

Valley Forge's defense was anchored by Hadassah Rivera, who recorded a match-high 17 digs to keep rallies alive. Castilho and Lyndaker each added 5 and 4 digs respectively, while Areigna Dales chipped in 4 digs of her own.

Set-by-Set Breakdown

The Patriots established early control, taking the opening set 25-11 before maintaining their momentum with a 25-14 second set victory. Medgar Evers showed fight in the third set, keeping the score closer at 25-17, but Valley Forge's balanced attack and strong serving proved too much to overcome.

Looking Ahead

With this convincing victory, the Patriots have now won five of their last seven matches and are off to a perfect start in preparation for Conference play. The team's improved serving and consistent defensive play have been key factors in their recent success.