WEST PALM BEACH, FL - The Walsh University volleyball team continued their 2024 season with a challenging three-game stretch in Florida from September 13-14. The Cavaliers faced tough competition against Lynn University, Barry University, and Palm Beach Atlantic University.

RECORD: Walsh 3-4 (0-0 G-MAC)
OPPONENT RECORDS: Lynn (5-0, 0-0 Sunshine State), Barry (5-0, 0-0 Sunshine State), Palm Beach Atlantic (2-4, 0-0 Sunshine State)
SCORES:
Lynn University 3 - Walsh University 0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-16)
Barry University 3 - Walsh University 0 (25-20, 25-17, 25-20)
Walsh University 3 - Palm Beach Atlantic University 2 (14-25, 25-23, 25-21, 17-25, 15-12)

GAME 1 FOR THE CAVS
• Sammie DiBease led the offense with 12 kills.
• Sydney Dixon contributed 9 kills.
• Jayme Zoeckler and Kelsey McKeehan shared setting duties with 12 assists each.
• Arora Levengood anchored the defense with 10 digs.
• Elizabeth Bauer and Carly Paugh each recorded 2 blocks.

GAME 2 FOR THE CAVS
• Sammie DiBease and Sydney Dixon led the attack with 6 kills each.
• Elizabeth Bauer contributed 4 kills and a team-high 4 blocks.
• Kelsey McKeehan orchestrated the offense with 10 assists.
• Arora Levengood and Sammie DiBease each recorded 8 digs.
• The team struggled offensively, hitting just .123 for the match.

GAME 3 FOR THE CAVS
• Sammie DiBease had a standout performance with 21 kills.
• Elizabeth Bauer and Hannah Shaw each contributed 7 blocks.
• Jayme Zoeckler led the setting with 20 assists, while Kelsey McKeehan added 18.
• Arora Levengood anchored the defense with 19 digs.
• Sydney Dixon recorded 18 digs and 2 service aces.

The Maroon and Gold showed resilience in their final match of the trip, battling back from a first-set loss to defeat Palm Beach Atlantic in five sets. This victory improved their record to 3-4 on the season. Walsh will look to build on this momentum as they continue their non-conference schedule before entering G-MAC play.