SCRANTON, PA. – Pace University Volleyball continued its unbeaten start to the 2026 season Saturday, cruising past Lackawanna College in straight sets, 25-13, 25-13, 25-8. The Setters improved to 2-0 and have yet to drop a set through their first two matches.
The Blue and Gold established control early and never surrendered a lead across the three sets. After matching 25-13 victories in the opening two frames, the Setters delivered their sharpest offensive stretch in the third, hitting .389 with eight kills and just one error to close the afternoon with a decisive 25-8 win.
Leah Mendez paced the attack with seven kills on 10 swings and just one error, producing a .600 hitting percentage. Kadence Ackmann added six kills and six digs, while Paola Ortiz supplied five kills and a match-high 14 digs. Ileann Alessandra Perez remained efficient with four kills and no errors to hit .444.
The Setters also created separation from the service line, firing 11 aces from seven different players. Aralyn Saulys led the way with three aces and 12 assists, while Camila Rodriguez and Jennah Figueroa added two aces apiece. Overall, Pace held Lackawanna to a -.096 hitting percentage and only 14 kills.
Through two matches, the Blue and Gold have won all six sets while allowing their opponents to reach 20 points just once.
The Setters return home Tuesday, Sept. 1, to host Mercy University on Youth Night at 7:00 p.m. in Pleasantville, NY.
