ROCHESTER, N.Y. — D'Youville defeated Roberts Wesleyan 3-1 on Tuesday at Voller Athletic Center. D'Youville secured the win with set scores of 25-22, 19-25, 25-17, 25-22. D'Youville's attack was led by 61 kills and an impressive 0.240 hitting percentage. The team also contributed 8 service aces. The Redhawks managed to claim the second set, but D'Youville's consistent performance, including 53 digs, sealed the victory.

D'Youville began the first set with a steady performance, overcoming an initial deficit to tie the score at 4-4, thanks to a service ace by Ailanice Rodriquez and a kill by Madeline O'Brien, both facilitated by Alina Bertens Deckart. As the set progressed, the Saints capitalized on Roberts Wesleyan's errors, including a service error and multiple attack errors, allowing them to close the gap and eventually level the score at 14-14 with a service ace from Cameron Ulinski.

After dropping the second set, D'Youville then took control, fueled by key plays from Giselle Ramirez and Gabrielle Dials, each contributing critical kills to push D'Youville ahead. With the score tightly contested at 20-19, Ramirez and Ulinski delivered consecutive kills, extending D'Youville's lead. The set ended with D'Youville solidifying their advantage with a final kill from Ulinski, closing the set at 25-22.

The third set began with D'Youville taking control early, as Cameron Ulinski and Madeline O'Brien secured successive kills, contributing to a 4-0 start. Alina Bertens Deckart's service ace and an additional kill by Ulinski extended the lead. Despite a brief response from the Redhawks, D'Youville maintained their momentum with contributions from Gabrielle Dials and Giselle Ramirez, pushing the score to 8-2. Roberts Wesleyan narrowed the gap to 11-11 after capitalizing on several attack errors. However, D'Youville regained the lead through decisive plays from Ulinski and O'Brien, including a service ace by Ailanice Rodriquez. A late surge, highlighted by blocks from Bertens Deckart and Ramirez, kept D'Youville ahead. In the final moments, D'Youville's consistent offensive efforts, led by Ulinski with multiple kills, secured a 25-17 victory in the third set. This decisive win closed the match, cementing their control throughout the set.

D'Youville began the fourth set with a strong offensive start, as Cameron Ulinski recorded an early kill from Madeline O'Brien, putting the visitors on the scoreboard first. A series of successful plays, including a service ace by Ailanice Rodriquez and a block by Gabrielle Dials, allowed D'Youville to create a 6-2 advantage. Roberts Wesleyan attempted to close the gap with a few successful kills from Ryan Hull, but D'Youville maintained a slim lead. Midway through the set, Alina Bertens Deckart and Giselle Ramirez contributed with key plays, ensuring D'Youville stayed ahead. As the set progressed, the Redhawks leveled the score at 20-20 with a service ace by Alexis Kessler. However, D'Youville responded decisively with consecutive points, including a crucial kill by Anna Chechelnytska. The set closed with Madeline O'Brien securing the final point, concluding the set with a 25-22 win for D'Youville.

D'Youville's win snapped a three-match losing streak and reignited the Saints' momentum heading into their next contest. The Saints will return home to the Saints Center Gym next Wednesday, October 23, for their annual Pink Game against crosstown rival Daemen. After falling to the Wildcats earlier this season, D'Youville will look to defend their home court and earn a statement win in front of their home crowd.