News Summary
The Youngstown State University volleyball team triumphed with a 3-0 victory over Milwaukee, marking their first sweep in a decade. The match showcased YSU’s strong performance, featuring notable contributions from Gabriela Machin and Abbie Householder. The Penguins improved their overall record to 10-11 and will look to continue their winning momentum in an upcoming rematch.
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The Youngstown State University (YSU) volleyball team secured an impressive 3-0 victory over Milwaukee on October 24, 2025, marking their first sweep of the Panthers in a decade. The match, held at Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center, concluded with set scores of 25-16, 25-12, and 27-25, allowing YSU to improve its overall record to 10-11 and 5-5 in conference play.
Leading the charge for the Penguins was Gabriela Machin, who recorded 13 kills while achieving a remarkable hitting percentage of .632. YSU’s overall performance was notably strong, with the team hitting .312, while Milwaukee struggled, bringing their record down to 4-19 overall and 4-6 within the Horizon League.
During the match, Youngstown State displayed consistent dominance, only trailing once, with the most competitive action occurring in the third set that featured four ties. In this decisive set, YSU held a lead of 24-19, but Milwaukee managed to equalize at 24 before the Penguins secured the win on their seventh match point, thanks to crucial kills from Machin.
Match Highlights
The Penguins recorded a total of 45 kills on 112 attempts with only 10 errors. In contrast, Milwaukee had 17 attack errors in the first two sets, making it challenging for them to maintain momentum. The second set featured a particularly notable 11-2 scoring run by YSU, following a brief trail, which allowed the Penguins to extend their lead to 21-7 after a block from Julia Sell.
In addition to Machin’s contributions, teammate Abbie Householder added 11 kills and a match-high 17 digs, while Kameron Blizniak provided 40 assists and 10 digs. Izzy Henry also made a significant impact in her first home start, completing the match with six kills on eight attempts. For Milwaukee, Natalie Schmitz led her team with nine kills.
Next Match
YSU and Milwaukee are set to face off again the following day at 11 a.m., as the Penguins aim for a two-game lead in their series against the Panthers. With momentum on their side, Youngstown State looks to build on this victory and further improve their conference standing.
Context
This victory represents a significant milestone for the Youngstown State volleyball program, as it is the first time in ten years that they have achieved a sweep against Milwaukee. The team’s recent performance indicates a potential upswing as they work to bolster their overall record and aim for a competitive position within the Horizon League.
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- Youngstown State Sports: Penguins Sweep Milwaukee
- Google Search: Youngstown State volleyball
- Milwaukee Panthers: Road Swing Continues
- Wikipedia: Youngstown State University
- Youngstown State Sports: Blizniak Named Player of the Week
- Google News: Horizon League volleyball
- IUPUI Jaguars: Volleyball Against Youngstown State
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Volleyball
- Youngstown State Sports: Pink Game Announcement
- Google Scholar: volleyball team performance
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