The Spurgeon College women's volleyball team celebrated its first victory of the 2025 season in front of a strong home crowd at the Mathena Student Center. The Knights swept Kansas Christian College in straight sets, 3–0, showing poise, balance, and growth as the young team begins to hit its stride.

From Start to Finish

Spurgeon came out strong in set one, dominating with a 25–9 win before keeping the pressure on in sets two (25–12) and three (25–14). The Knights controlled the match from start to finish, capitalizing on efficient hitting and steady serving.

Freshman Naomi Gibler led the way with 9 kills on a .467 hitting percentage, while Vivien Baker matched with 9 kills and added 15 total points. Madison Moyer contributed 8 kills of her own, and Josephine Dull added 4 more with a .375 efficiency. From the service line, Lydia Swartz tallied 5 aces, and Anna Lambert chipped in 4. Setter Charis Goodell orchestrated the offense with 17 assists, while Grace Miller provided 11 more. Defensively, the Knights kept Kansas Christian off balance, holding them to a negative team hitting percentage.

Building Momentum

The victory marked the Knights' first of the year and gave fans a glimpse of the promise this group holds. With multiple players stepping up across all phases of the game, Spurgeon looks to build on this performance and carry momentum into their upcoming schedule.