SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - In a highly anticipated season opener, the Saint Martin's Women's Volleyball team (2-0) kicked off their 2023 campaign with thrilling victories over Purdue Northwest (0-1) and Oklahoma Christian (0-2). The matches, held at Salt Lake City's Behnken Field House, saw Saint Martin's demonstrate their resilience and determination, ultimately triumphing in a four-set showdown over Purdue Northwest (23-25, 25-18, 25-17, 25-0) and a sweep over Oklahoma Christian (25-10, 25-18, 25-21).

Match One: SMU 3, PNW 1
 

Emmy Hansen's dominant performance with 14 kills, Sirena Peredo's versatile display with 11 kills and 4 aces, Maddy Gooding's imposing presence at the net with 6 blocks, and Karla Soto's orchestrating of the offense with 42 assists were all instrumental in Saint Martin's triumph. Hansen's relentless attacks and precision, Peredo's dynamic contributions in both attack and serving, Gooding's disruptive blocking, and Soto's adept playmaking showcased the team's multifaceted strengths and played crucial roles in their successful season opener.


Match Two: SMU 3, OCU 0

In Saint Martin's commanding victory over Oklahoma Christian, a quartet of standout players shone brightly on the court. Emily Garten led the offensive charge with a remarkable 17 kills, while Sirena Peredo's versatility stood out with 9 kills and 14 digs, showcasing her prowess in both attack and defense. Karla Soto orchestrated the team's offense brilliantly with 32 assists and contributed 10 crucial digs, displaying her leadership on the court. Maddy Gooding's serving skills were on full display with 4 aces, adding an extra dimension to Saint Martin's gameplay. These statistical standouts demonstrated their pivotal roles in securing a decisive victory and highlighted the team's overall excellence in their undefeated season.

The Saints are back in action bright and early tomorrow morning with an 8 AM start versus Nebraska Kearney, after that, they take on Texas Women's University at 2 PM.