Centenary Women's Volleyball continued their strong start to the season Thursday night, defeating Penn State Brandywine in four sets (3-1) behind another balanced team effort. The Cyclones rode the hot hand of junior outside hitter
Poppy Skjonnemand, who not only led all players with 17 kills, but also reached a career milestone, surpassing 500 career kills with her fifth finish of the match.
Senior standout
Jennifer Thistlethwaite once again proved a reliable force on the attack, tallying 13 kills of her own. Complementing the veteran duo was
Gabriella Miller, who added a smooth 8 kills, keeping Brandywine's defense on their heels all night long.
On the defensive side, freshman phenom
Rey Bennett continued to shine. After eclipsing the 100-dig career mark last week, Bennett racked up an impressive 22 digs in the win, cementing her role as one of the Cyclones' most dynamic young contributors.
With the victory, Centenary not only secured another home triumph but also showcased the balance of veteran leadership and youthful energy that has defined their early season success.
The Cyclones return to action this weekend when they travel to Baltimore for a trimatch, looking to keep momentum rolling against a competitive slate of opponents.
