Blazers Overpower Wildcats 3-1

**Elms Volleyball Triumphs Over Bay Path in Home Match**

*Chicopee, MA* – On September 16, 2025, the Elms College women's volleyball team celebrated a robust 3-1 victory over visiting Bay Path College at Elms College gymnasium. This win improved the Elms Blazers' record to 5-3, while Bay Path Wildcat's record fell to 4-5.

The match, which commenced at 2:00 PM, saw the Blazers showcasing consistent dominance, claiming victory in three out of the four sets played. Elms took the initial set 25-18 but faced a tighter contest in the second set, losing narrowly 24-26. However, the Blazers regrouped to decisively win the third set 25-22 and closed out the match with a commanding 25-8 win in the fourth set.

Elms displayed a balanced attack throughout the match, recording a .172 hitting percentage (48 kills and 23 errors on 145 total attempts). Leading scorers included Quiana Gibbs with 16 kills and Liliana Simmons with 11 kills. Angelica Marks also contributed significantly with 9 kills and 3 service aces. Setter Jaylen Holman impressed with 35 assists, contributing to the team's effective offensive configuration.

Defensively, the Blazers were firm, accumulating 70 digs and capitalizing on Bay Path's attacking errors, which totaled 29. Gibbs and Alysha Izquierdo were pivotal on the defensive end, each recording 12 digs. Additional defensive support was provided by Alyssa Moore with 18 digs.

Bay Path's offensive efforts were spearheaded by Anastasiya Tsetsko, who turned in a commendable performance with 17 kills on a .333 hitting percentage, contributing significantly to their offensive output. Asja Kazic added 12 kills despite being matched closely by the Elms defense. Nevertheless, Bay Path struggled to maintain a consistent attack, ending with a team hitting percentage of just .036.

Both teams showcased resilience and competitive spirit, though it was the Blazers' superior execution and composure that ultimately secured the home win. The match was witnessed by an engaged audience of 40 attendees, who cheered loudly for the home team's victories.

The Blazers will seek to build on this momentum as they prepare for their upcoming games, aiming to extend their winning track and climb the conference standings. Meanwhile, Bay Path will seek to recalibrate and address strategic weaknesses observed during this match as they look ahead to their next fixture.