Friday, October 2
BOILING SPRINGS, NC
6 PM
Gardner-Webb University
10-6,1-1Big South
3
vs
0
Presbyterian
7-9,1-1Big South
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian | 24 | 23 | 16 | 0 |
| Gardner-Webb | 26 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Photo by: Jason Ainger, Big South Conference
Runnin’ Bulldogs Sweep Presbyterian for First Big South Win
October 02, 2026 | Volleyball
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – The Gardner-Webb volleyball team picked up its first Big South Conference victory of the season Friday night, sweeping Presbyterian, 3-0 (26-24, 25-23, 25-16), inside Paul Porter Arena.
The Runnin' Bulldogs (10-6, 1-1 Big South) battled through a pair of tightly contested opening sets before pulling away in the third to secure the straight-set victory. Presbyterian falls to 7-9 overall and 1-1 in conference play.
Gardner-Webb and Presbyterian traded leads throughout the opening set before the Runnin' Bulldogs came through when it mattered most, taking the frame 26-24. The second set followed a similar script with GWU once again making the key plays late to claim a 25-23 advantage and take a 2-0 lead into the break.
With momentum on its side, Gardner-Webb took control early in the third set. The Runnin' Bulldogs built their advantage throughout the frame and closed out the match with a 25-16 victory.
Sarina Galyean paced the Gardner-Webb attack with 12 kills, while Samia Sayd and Peyton Slone each finished with nine. Sayd added three blocks, while Milla Lugo recorded a team-high four blocks.
Aleina Manaois guided the Runnin' Bulldogs offensively with 19 assists, while Olivia Lefebvre added 14 assists. Manaois also contributed 11 digs to record a double-double.
Ella Moss anchored the Gardner-Webb defense with a match-high 16 digs, helping the Runnin' Bulldogs finish with a 51-42 advantage in digs.
Gardner-Webb finished the night with 42 kills while hitting .202 as a team. The Runnin' Bulldogs also held advantages over Presbyterian in aces (5-2), blocks (7-3) and assists (37-28).
UP NEXTÂ
The Runnin' Bulldogs (10-6, 1-1 Big South) battled through a pair of tightly contested opening sets before pulling away in the third to secure the straight-set victory. Presbyterian falls to 7-9 overall and 1-1 in conference play.
Gardner-Webb and Presbyterian traded leads throughout the opening set before the Runnin' Bulldogs came through when it mattered most, taking the frame 26-24. The second set followed a similar script with GWU once again making the key plays late to claim a 25-23 advantage and take a 2-0 lead into the break.
With momentum on its side, Gardner-Webb took control early in the third set. The Runnin' Bulldogs built their advantage throughout the frame and closed out the match with a 25-16 victory.
Sarina Galyean paced the Gardner-Webb attack with 12 kills, while Samia Sayd and Peyton Slone each finished with nine. Sayd added three blocks, while Milla Lugo recorded a team-high four blocks.
Aleina Manaois guided the Runnin' Bulldogs offensively with 19 assists, while Olivia Lefebvre added 14 assists. Manaois also contributed 11 digs to record a double-double.
Ella Moss anchored the Gardner-Webb defense with a match-high 16 digs, helping the Runnin' Bulldogs finish with a 51-42 advantage in digs.
Gardner-Webb finished the night with 42 kills while hitting .202 as a team. The Runnin' Bulldogs also held advantages over Presbyterian in aces (5-2), blocks (7-3) and assists (37-28).
UP NEXTÂ
- The Runnin' Bulldogs continue a three-match homestand Saturday.
- Gardner-Webb will return to action Saturday at 4 p.m. when it hosts Charleston Southern inside Paul Porter Arena.
Players Mentioned
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/ VolleyballTeam Stats
Presb
GW
Kills
32
42
Errors
15
17
Attempts
115
124
Hitting %
.148
.202
Points
37.0
54.0
Assists
28
37
Aces
2
5
Blocks
3
7
Game Leaders
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
4
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