HIRAM, Ohio – October 14, 2026 – Hiram continued its winning ways Wednesday, sweeping conference opponent Geneva inside Price Gymnasium, 25-14, 25-12, 25-19.
The Terriers improved their record to 5-1 in Presidents' Athletic Conference play this season.
Hiram posted a .313 hitting percentage across the three sets, its best mark of the season. Sofia Smotek led all players with 12 kills, while Megan Chiang added eight and Madison Dustman contributed six.
The Terriers jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the opening set before Geneva quickly rallied to take its only lead of the match at 8-7. Hiram responded with five consecutive points, fueled by a Courtney Johnson service ace and a kill from Chiang. The Terriers continued their offensive surge late in the set, stringing together four consecutive kills from four different players.
Freshman Rebecca Volpe made an immediate impact in the opening frame, recording three electric kills and a block.
Hiram controlled the second set from the start. Two kills and two service aces by Chiang helped the Terriers build a 7-1 lead, while Maggie Riley added two service aces of her own as Hiram extended its advantage to 12-3. Dustman delivered a dominant performance in the set, recording a career-high six kills, including three late in the frame.
The Terriers once again jumped out to a 7-1 advantage in the final set, quickly extending their lead to 15-4. Hiram closed out the match by winning the final six points, with Erin Winfield contributing two kills during the run. Chiang added her fourth service ace of the night on match point to secure the sweep.
The victory gives Hiram momentum heading into Saturday's matchup against top-ranked PAC foe Franciscan. The Terriers will face the Barons and John Carroll University in a tri-match in Steubenville, OH.
