Washington, D.C., September 18, 2025 News Summary George Washington University (GW) volleyball achieved a remarkable weekend, securing victories against both UMBC and Morgan State. GW triumphed over UMBC with a score of 3-1, showcasing impressive offensive skills. They followed this performance with a commanding straight-set win against Morgan State, marked by a remarkable hitting percentage. Standout players included Taylor Treahy, Cianna Tejada, and Cayla Cogan, who significantly contributed to the team’s offensive power, while Abby Markworth effectively directed the offense as the setter. GW’s performance underscored their strong positioning for the season ahead. Washington, D.C. – George Washington University (GW) volleyball concluded a successful weekend with decisive victories over UMBC and Morgan State. On September 12, 2025, GW overcame UMBC with a score of 3-1, and followed up with a straight-set win against Morgan State on September 14, 2025, achieving a weekend sweep. In the match against UMBC, GW demonstrated strong offensive capabilities, recording 64 kills overall at an impressive .276 hitting percentage. In the first set, GW led with 17 kills and finished with a 25-21 victory. Although UMBC put up a tough fight in the second set, achieving multiple ties and lead changes, it managed to edge out a 25-22 win. However, GW regained its momentum in the third set, winning decisively at 25-18. The fourth set was closely contested, but GW’s performance, which included outhitting UMBC 16-13, secured the match with a final set score of 25-19. Taylor Treahy was a standout performer for GW, leading the offensive effort with 19 kills and achieving a .410 hitting percentage, complemented by five blocks. Cianna Tejada and Cayla Cogan made significant contributions as well, each scoring 14 kills, marking career highs. Setter Abby Markworth showcased her skills with 50 assists and three kills, while Lydia Zeng anchored the defense with 16 digs. The team continued its strong performance in the following match against Morgan State. GW took control from the start and never trailed in the first set, eventually winning 25-18. The Buff & Blue continued their momentum, winning the second and third sets 25-20 and 25-14, respectively. As a team, GW recorded a remarkable hitting percentage of .513 against Morgan State, amassing a total of 33 kills in the two latter sets. In terms of individual performance against Morgan State, Cayla Cogan led the scoring with 13 kills and contributed a block. Sydney Hasenfratz, Alexis Rodriguez, and Taylor Treahy each added eight kills to the team’s total. Setter Abby Markworth directed the offense with 37 assists and three kills, while Lydia Zeng led defensively with 12 digs. The team combined for seven blocks across the three sets. GW volleyball’s wins this past weekend highlight its offensive firepower and strong defensive strategies, positioning the team favorably in the season. Key Match Summaries: Game 1: GW vs. UMBC GW Wins: 3-1 Set Scores: 25-21, 22-25, 25-18, 25-19 Notable performers: Taylor Treahy (19 kills), Cianna Tejada & Cayla Cogan (14 kills each) Game 2: GW vs. Morgan State GW Wins: 3-0 Set Scores: 25-18, 25-20, 25-14 Notable performers: Cayla Cogan (13 kills), Sydney Hasenfratz, Alexis Rodriguez, Taylor Treahy (8 kills each) Statistical Highlights: Category Match vs. UMBC Match vs. Morgan State Total Kills 64 33 Hitting Percentage .276 .513 Assists 50 (Abby Markworth) 37 (Abby Markworth) Blocks 5 7 Digs 16 (Lydia Zeng) 12 (Lydia Zeng) FAQ: What were the match results for GW volleyball during the weekend? GW volleyball secured a victory against UMBC on September 12, 2025, winning 3-1 and won against Morgan State with scores of 25-18, 25-20, and 25-14, achieving a weekend sweep. Who were the standout players for GW volleyball? Taylor Treahy led GW’s offensive effort against UMBC with 19 kills and a .410 hitting percentage. Against Morgan State, Cayla Cogan led the scoring with 13 kills. What was GW volleyball’s team hitting percentage against UMBC and Morgan State? As a team, GW achieved a .276 hitting percentage against UMBC and an impressive .513 against Morgan State. What were the total kills recorded by GW volleyball in the matches? GW recorded 64 kills against UMBC and 33 kills against Morgan State. Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic HERE Resources Georgetown University Volleyball Secures First Win Georgetown University Volleyball Team Faces Defeat Georgetown University Volleyball Team to Compete in Tournament Additional Resources GW Sports: Volleyball Travels South for Owls Paradise Classic Wikipedia: George Washington University GW Sports: Volleyball Downs Morgan State in Straight Sets Google Search: GW Volleyball UMBC Retrievers: Ostvig Records a Triple-Double Against George Washington Google Scholar: Volleyball Team Statistics GW Sports: Taylor Treahy Named Atlantic 10 Player of the Week Encyclopedia Britannica: Volleyball
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