Mountaineers Drop Two Matches Against Asbury and Earlham

BEREA, Ky. — The Berea College women's volleyball team went 0–2 this week, falling 3–1 to Asbury University at home on Wednesday, Oct. 14, before dropping a 3–0 decision to Earlham College on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Match 1: Asbury 3, Berea 1

Oct. 14 | Berea, Ky.

The Mountaineers opened the week at home against Asbury University on Wednesday, falling 3–1. Berea showed offensive production throughout the match, led by Nashaliz Garcia with 12 kills. Genesis Casillas added 11 kills, while Alaya Scoggins contributed seven.

Kiara Arzuaga led the team with 15 assists and added two service aces. Brianna Negron Torres recorded 13 assists, while Camila Vargas Rivera paced the defensive effort with 29 digs. Garcia also contributed six blocks, helping the Mountaineers compete at the net.

Despite the individual performances, Berea was unable to secure the match victory and looked to bounce back in its next contest.

Match 2: Earlham 3, Berea 0

Oct. 17 | Richmond, Ind.

Berea traveled to Earlham College on Saturday but fell in straight sets, 3–0. Garcia led the Mountaineers offensively with six kills, while Casillas and Sydney Makle-Bradley each added five kills.

Arzuaga recorded 14 assists and tied for the team lead in service aces with Josey Moore, as both finished with two. Lorena Garcia led the defensive effort with 14 digs, followed by Arzuaga with eight and Casillas with six.

At the net, Nashaliz Garcia and Alaya Scoggins each recorded two blocks. Despite the contributions across the lineup, the Mountaineers were unable to overcome Earlham and finished the week with two losses.

Berea will look to rebound Wednesday, Oct. 21, when the Mountaineers host Mount St. Joseph at 7 p.m.