Saturday, October 17
Chicago, IL
2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT
Davidson College Athletics
8-12,1-8Atlantic 10
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Loyola University Chicago
10-9,7-2Atlantic 10
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson | 25 | 25 | 27 | 3 |
| Loyola Chicago | 23 | 19 | 25 | 0 |
Photo by: Tim Cowie/DavidsonPhotos.com
Wildcats Sweep Loyola Chicago On Saturday
10/17/2026 4:38:00 PM | Volleyball
CHICAGO, ILL - Davidson earned a straight-set victory over Loyola Chicago on Saturday afternoon. It's the first A-10 win of the season for the Wildcats.
Elena Garcia-Guerrios led the 'Cats with 15 kills and had a team-high 14 digs. Kinsey Smith paced the offense with 39 assists. Meile Songaila finished the match with 11 kills and 11 digs.
Davidson led 12-10 in the opening set and then went on a 9-4 run. This stretch was highlighted by a couple of kills from Meile Songaila and a service ace from Brooke Briscoe. The Wildcats were up 21-14, but the Ramblers bounced back with a 6-1 run and all of a sudden the score was 22-20. Mia Compas recorded a kill late in the frame to help lift the 'Cats to a 25-23 victory.
The second set featured strong and efficient offense from Davidson. The Wildcats registered a .355 hitting percentage and only three attack errors in the frame. Ariyana Johnson had six kills on just eight swings in the second set. Davidson won the second set 25-19.
Elena Garcia-Guerrios took charge in the third set with eight kills and 10 digs, but the frame was tight at the end. With the score 24-21, Loyola Chicago had three set points and couldn't force a fourth set. Davidson's 3-0 run was highlighted by a service ace from Ellie Ocampo and kills from Elena Garcia-Guerrios as well as Ariyana Johnson. Garcia-Guerrios closed the match with a kill. The 'Cats won the third set 27-25.
UP NEXT
Davidson is back home next weekend against Rhode Island. First serve is at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 23 and 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 24.
Elena Garcia-Guerrios led the 'Cats with 15 kills and had a team-high 14 digs. Kinsey Smith paced the offense with 39 assists. Meile Songaila finished the match with 11 kills and 11 digs.
Davidson led 12-10 in the opening set and then went on a 9-4 run. This stretch was highlighted by a couple of kills from Meile Songaila and a service ace from Brooke Briscoe. The Wildcats were up 21-14, but the Ramblers bounced back with a 6-1 run and all of a sudden the score was 22-20. Mia Compas recorded a kill late in the frame to help lift the 'Cats to a 25-23 victory.
The second set featured strong and efficient offense from Davidson. The Wildcats registered a .355 hitting percentage and only three attack errors in the frame. Ariyana Johnson had six kills on just eight swings in the second set. Davidson won the second set 25-19.
Elena Garcia-Guerrios took charge in the third set with eight kills and 10 digs, but the frame was tight at the end. With the score 24-21, Loyola Chicago had three set points and couldn't force a fourth set. Davidson's 3-0 run was highlighted by a service ace from Ellie Ocampo and kills from Elena Garcia-Guerrios as well as Ariyana Johnson. Garcia-Guerrios closed the match with a kill. The 'Cats won the third set 27-25.
UP NEXT
Davidson is back home next weekend against Rhode Island. First serve is at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 23 and 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 24.
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/ VolleyballTeam Stats
DC
Loyola
Kills
47
42
Errors
18
20
Attempts
119
127
Hitting %
.244
.173
Points
58.0
56.0
Assists
44
41
Aces
4
3
Blocks
7
11
Game Leaders
Kills
15
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
11
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
2
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