Strong Effort Falls Short on the Road Against Mont Alto

Final: Penn State Schuylkill 0, Penn State Mont Alto 3
Set Scores: 16-25, 14-25, 17-25
Date: October 6, 2025 | Location: Penn State Mont Alto
Records: Schuylkill (6-10, 2-5), Mont Alto (9-8, 5-2)

Penn State Schuylkill battled hard on the road Monday night but came up short in straight sets against a sharp-hitting Penn State Mont Alto squad. The Lions showed fight throughout the match, highlighted by a balanced attack and standout individual performances, despite Mont Alto's consistent offensive execution.

Setter Ryliegh Sinko paced the offense with 18 assists and contributed 11 digs and 3 service aces, leading a team that refused to quit. Lainey Dusel added a team-high 7 kills and 4 aces, while Kenzie Staller and Amira Douglas chipped in efficiently on the attack.

Schuylkill got off to a solid start in the first set, hitting .259, but Mont Alto responded with a dominant hitting percentage of .452 to take early control. The home team maintained that momentum through the second and third sets, finishing the match with a .356 attack percentage and strong defensive play.

While the scoreboard didn't reflect the intensity and effort Schuylkill brought, the match featured moments of strong execution and competitive rallies that will carry into the next contest.

Next Up: Senior Day White Out at Home

Thursday, October 9 at 6:00 PM
Penn State Schuylkill vs. Penn State Hazleton
Location: Schuylkill Campus Gym

Join us for a White Out as we celebrate our seniors in their final home match of the regular season. Wear white and help pack the gym.