Posted: Sep 17, 2025
WAU Volleyball Sweeps Cheyney in Straight Sets
Washington Adventist (MD)
(0-1, 0-0)
3
Cheyney University (PA)
(0-0, 0-0)
0
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Washington Adventist (MD) (0-1, 0-0) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
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Cheyney University (PA) (0-0, 0-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cheyney, Pa. – The Washington Adventist University volleyball team opened the road portion of its schedule with a commanding 3-0 sweep of Cheyney University on Wednesday evening. Behind a balanced offensive attack and aggressive serving, the Shock controlled the match from start to finish.
Senior Samiah Gross and senior Ariyanna Gross led the way at the net. Samiah tallied 9 kills and added 2 service aces for a team-high 11 points, while Ariyanna put down 7 kills and contributed 3 aces, finishing with 10 points.
Adding to the offensive surge, Zabria Fakeye chipped in 4 kills and an ace, while Eden Perkins posted 3 kills and an ace. The Shock totaled 23 kills as a team, keeping consistent pressure on the Wolves' defense.
WAU's aggressive serving made a major impact, piling up 11 aces on the night. Alongside the Gross sisters, Jade Rios was a key contributor from the service line with 3 aces, while Fakeye, Perkins, and Jordyn Stafford each added one.
Rios directed the offense with 2 assists, while Stafford anchored with 6 assists and a service ace. Defensively, Fakeye recorded the team's lone block assist, and WAU kept rallies alive with steady play across the board.
Up Next
With the road sweep, WAU builds early momentum and will look to carry that energy into their next matchup. The Shock remains on the road as they face Trinity Washington on Tuesday, September 23, in Washington, DC, for their next contest.
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