Dalton Christopher
Assistant Athletic Director - Communications & Media
dchristopher@transy.edu

HANOVER, IN - Transylvania University claimed their tenth straight victory on Wednesday night, defeating Hanover 3-1. With the victory, Transylvania University claims the 2024 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) regular season title. 

The Pioneers had their offense clicking in the opening set, rattling off an impressive 8-2 start fueled by kills from Cate Scheper, Isabella Myers and Cecilia Roberts, as well as an ace from Grace Ward. Transy would continue to find short runs to extend their lead, but Hanover would rally for a response late, cutting the Pioneers lead to 23-17. Cecilia Roberts would follow with another kill, helping the Transy earn a 25-17 set win. The second set would be a continuation of the opening, as Transy would continue to find stretches of offense that allowed them to build a large advantage. Myers would land another kill to give Transy an 18-9 lead, followed by another short stretch to hold a 21-10 lead on Hanover. The Panthers would find respond with a late eight point run before the Pioneers closed the set with a kill from Kayden Holcomb to win 25-21. 

In the third set, Hanover would build a 16-13 lead, creating a competitive final stretch. Transy would respond to the deficit, rallying to tie things up at 21-21, courtesy of kills from Addie Atcher and Isabella Myers. Hanover would rattle off another four point run, winning set three 25-21. The Pioneers would respond soundly in the fourth set, building a 16-10 lead. Despite a brief response from the Panthers, the Pioneers would rally off another run to take a 23-14 lead after strong offensive performances from Atcher, Scheper, Myers and Lilly Kaiser. Transy would hold on for a 25-17 win, capturing the 3-1 match victory in the process. 

The win gives Transy their tenth straight victory and their eighth in the HCAC. 

Head Coach Amy Barmore was proud of the overall team performance that the Pioneers produced on Wednesday, and looks forward to seeing how far the team can go. 

"I continue to enjoy the way this team shows up, they show up with a purpose," Barmore said. "We lost that purpose against a very good Hanover team and they were able to take a set from us. We got refocused and got back to work to finish the match and take sold possession of the conference regular season! I am super proud of this team and they continue to grow and make each other better. Isabella Myers led us tonight with 12 kills, hitting .310. Lilly Kaiser came into the match in the third set and was able to add seven kills on one error, hitting .700. Grace Ward had 49 assists, 16 digs four aces and seven kills. Ava Beltsos led us with 23 digs."

Next up for Transy is their regular season finale and senior day celebration, as the Pioneers take on Berea College on Saturday, November 9th at the Clive M. Beck Center. 

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