SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - The Lawrence Technological University women's volleyball team closed out its 2026 home slate in victorious fashion on Wednesday night, rallying back from an opening-set deficit to defeat rival Madonna University 3–1 (18–25, 25–21, 25–22, 25–22) at the Don Ridler Fieldhouse. With the triumph, the Blue Devils improved to 13–15 overall and 5–10 in WHAC play.
Madonna seized control early in the match, riding a hot-hitting first set (.282) to take the opening frame 25–18. Undaunted, Lawrence Tech responded with a strong second set, breaking late ties behind key aces from Ella Aberlich and Payton Malin to pull even with a 25–21 win. The Blue Devils carried that momentum into a dominant third set where they erupted for 19 kills and hit .289, outlasting a late Crusader push to win 25–22. In the fourth frame, LTU built a commanding 19–10 cushion before Madonna surged back within one point at 21–20. Trevino Nunez stepped up down the stretch with crucial kills to slam the door and lock up the four-set victory.
Senior outside hitter Maria Trevino Nunez led the way, putting up a match-high 18 kills to go along with 8 digs and 2 blocks. Chloe Winchell was equally dangerous on the attack, pounding down 16 kills, while Kyndal James anchored the front line with 8 kills and 4 blocks. Ella Aberlich and Dru Temple directed the offense effectively with 23 and 17 assists, respectively, with Aberlich adding 9 digs and 2 service aces. Libero Emily Hagelthorn spearheaded the back-row defense with a match-high 15 digs. Madonna was led by Sydney Stonerock's 13 kills and Vivian Campbell's 11 kills.
Lawrence Tech will look to build on the victory as they travel to take on the University of Michigan-Dearborn on Friday, November 6, in the final regular-season match of the year.
