DUBUQUE, IA. - The University of Dubuque women's volleyball team opened its 2026 home schedule with a 3-1 victory over Cornell College on Wednesday night inside the Stoltz Sports Center (28-26, 23-25, 25-21, 25-16). The Spartans improve to 7-2 on the season.
The Spartans battled through a close first set, trading points back and forth before Halee Clare gave UD a 27-26 advantage over the Rams, followed by a kill from Delainey Winkel to secure the opening set 28-26. Cornell answered in the second set with a 25-23 victory to even the match at one set apiece. UD responded in the third set after falling behind 6-0, securing a 25-21 victory. The Spartans kept their momentum into the fourth set, taking an early lead and securing the final set 25-16.
Chloe Reiser led the Spartans with 14 kills and 11 digs, while Winkel added 13 kills and 11 digs.
Megan Cooley finished with 10 kills, and Clare added nine kills on a .438 hitting percentage.
Alexis Kammerer recorded 37 assists and seven digs.
Taylor Bechen led the defense with 26 digs and
Julia Schultz added 20.
Up Next
The Spartans (7-2) travel to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday, September 18 for the Mabel Lee invite. UD will face No. 21 St. Olaf College at 4:00 p.m. before taking on Lakeland University at 6:00 p.m. inside Kohawk Arena.
