Northampton, MA — On Tuesday evening in Ainsworth Gymnasium, the Smith College volleyball team extended their winning streak by defeating Salve Regina 3-0 (25-21, 25-22, 25-16) at Ainsworth Gymnasium. The Pioneers, now 17-5 overall and 5-1 in NEWMAC play, showcased their depth and strength on both offense and defense to dominate the match.

Highlights

• Smith came out strong in the first set with a balanced attack.
• Abby Hunt (Mandeville, LA/Fontainebleau) and Mia Etheridge (Half Moon Bay, CA/Half Moon Bay) led the offense early, with Hunt finishing the set with 15 kills and Etheridge adding 11.
• Smith took control late, with key blocks from Anna Feuer (Frederick, MD/Governor Thomas Johnson) and Miranda Oakes (San Francisco, CA/San Francisco University), sealing the set 25-21.
• Salve Regina fought back in the second set, with six ties throughout. However, Smith's offense, led by Taylor Gwynne (Chapel Hill, NC/Carrborro), remained consistent.
• Gwynne registered 38 assists, helping Smith pull away late to take the set 25-22 after a well-placed service ace by Olivia Smith (Mill Valley, CA/Tamalpais).
• Smith dominated the third set, hitting a .444 percentage as a team.
• Abby Sweeney (Spring, TX/Klein) added nine kills on the night, while Feuer contributed six blocks, helping the Pioneers secure a 25-16 victory and complete the sweep.

Box Score:

• Abby Hunt (Mandeville, LA/Fontainebleau) led the team with 15 kills and 7 digs.
• Mia Etheridge (Half Moon Bay, CA/Half Moon Bay) delivered 11 kills and 14 digs.
• Anna Feuer (Frederick, MD/Governor Thomas Johnson) dominated at the net with 6 blocks.
• Taylor Gwynne (Chapel Hill, NC/Carrborro) steered the offense with 38 assists and 2 service aces.

Up Next
The Pioneers resume competition next Saturday, October 19th at 12pm as they host Wheaton and Westfield State at 4pm in Ainsworth Gymnasium.