MANCHESTER, N.H. — D'Youville swept Southern New Hampshire in straight sets, 25-21, 25-17, 25-20, on Saturday at Stan Spirou Field House. D'Youville recorded 10 service aces and 35 assists, showcasing their effective serving and setting. Southern N.H. managed 20 kills but struggled with a hitting percentage of .070, falling to a dominant visiting team.

D'Youville opened the first set on the back foot after Southern New Hampshire University secured two initial points with service aces. However, D'Youville quickly responded, with Cameron Ulinski and Madeline O'Brien each delivering key kills, leveling the score at 2-2. Despite a series of service errors, the Saints maintained momentum with a series of successful plays, including a service ace by Ulinski and a block by Ailanice Rodriquez and Ulinski.

As the set progressed, D'Youville capitalized on errors by the Penmen, with Alina Bertens Deckart setting up multiple scoring opportunities, including a pivotal service ace. D'Youville ultimately secured the set with a 25-21 victory, concluding with a decisive kill by Ulinski.

D'Youville seized momentum in the second set with a strong service performance by Deckart, who recorded two service aces, including one to open the scoring. O'Brien and Ulinski each contributed key kills, with Ulinski securing multiple points off assists from Deckart. Despite service errors, the Saints maintained their lead, capitalizing on the Penmen's attack errors and adding crucial points through decisive play-making.

Ulinski and Giselle Ramirez further extended D'Youville's advantage with well-timed kills. The visiting team closed the set as Angelyn Jaramillo delivered a service ace, concluding the set at 25-17 in favor of the Saints.

D'Youville overcame an early deficit in the third set with a resilient performance, highlighted by a four-point run to tie the game at 10-10. O'Brien contributed significantly with a kill and an assist, while Jaramillo's service ace added to the momentum shift. After trading points, the Saints secured the lead with a decisive stretch, including key kills by Ramirez and Ulinski. The set ended with D'Youville claiming a 25-20 victory, sealing the game.

D'Youville will look to capitalize on the momentum in their next game tomorrow, Oct. 26, at Saint Anslem College, where a win could motivate the Saints to finish out their schedule in the ECC strong.