Wentworth Institute of Technology Athletics

McLane and Sanders Power Women’s Volleyball to Sixth Straight Win

Kate McLane led the way with 14 kills while Emma Sanders added ten. The Leopards move to 6-1 in conference and 17-4 overall this season.

Photo by Gabby Walazek '28
Photo by Gabby Walazek '28
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October 25, 2025

BRISTOL, R.I. – The Wentworth Institute of Technology women's volleyball team extended its win streak to six games with a 3-1 win over Roger Williams on Saturday afternoon.  The win moves the Leopards into a tie for first place in the league.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

  • Wentworth jumped out to an early lead in set one with McLane tallying two kills. Roger Williams battled back, and the sides exchanged points, tying the first set at 9-9. A 9-3 run behind strong plays from McLane and Riley Schoonmaker put the Leopards in control with an 18-12 lead. An ace from Kate Koliopoulos followed by a Sanders kill and service error put Wentworth within a point of taking the first frame. Kinsey Lutz's kill secured the 25-14 win in set one.
  • Service and attack errors put Roger Williams ahead 5-2 in set two before the hosts stretched their advantage to 14-6 behind an ace from Marianna Hernandez. Kills from Lutz, Schoonmaker and Brianna Picchietti cut the lead to five as Wentworth gained momentum. The Hawks closed the set with an 11-8 run to win set two 25-17 and tie the match.
  • McLane's back-to-back kills and two errors from Roger Williams put Wentworth ahead 4-0 early in set three. The Leopards built an 8-2 lead before the hosts cut it back down to two. Schoonmaker and Sydnee Smith tallied kills to give Wentworth separation at 11-7. Two late aces from Kayla DeCastro put the Leopards up 21-13 and a kill from McLane secured the 25-19 win in set three.
  • The fourth set went back-and-forth with the teams tied 7-7 to open the frame. Kills from McLane and Sanders and an ace from Smith powered Wentworth to take an 11-7 lead. The Hawks stayed within three points until a 6-0 run put the Leopards ahead 20-11. Back-to-back kills from Emma Sanders won the set 25-18 and the game 3-1.
  • Smith led the team with 27 assists and 16 digs while Schoonmaker hit .529 with nine kills. Sanders had a strong defensive game as well, tallying 15 digs and one block.

THE SERIES:

  • Tonight was the 53rd all-time meeting between the two teams. Wentworth has won the last five matchups.

NEXT UP:

  • Wentworth returns home to host Clark on Thursday.

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