FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 17th, 2026
Portland, Ore.| The Warner Pacific University women's volleyball team closed out its home weekend on Saturday afternoon with a matchup against Oregon Tech. The Knights battled throughout the afternoon, but the Owls used an efficient attack and strong serving to secure the match in straight sets, 25-15, 25-14, 25-11.
Warner Pacific put together its strongest offensive performance of the match in the opening set, coming out aggressive at the net behind attacks from
Tayah-Anne Toa,
Mia Carman and
Allison Dorigo. The Knights recorded 10 kills in the frame, but Oregon Tech's strong serving allowed the Owls to create separation and take the opening set, 25-15.
Oregon Tech carried its momentum into the second frame, hitting .379 as a team while continuing to apply pressure defensively. The Knights fought back with kills from
Amor Rapoza and Dorigo, along with a service ace from Carman, but the Owls maintained control and secured the second set, 25-14.
In the third frame, Oregon Tech's attack proved difficult to slow down. The Owls hit .458 in the set and continued to apply pressure from the service line on their way to closing out the match with a 25-11 victory. Oregon Tech finished the afternoon with 15 service aces.
Toa led the Warner Pacific offense with a team-high six kills, while Carman and Dorigo each added four. Carman also turned in a strong all-around performance, recording a team-high two service aces while adding 10 digs.
Rapoza provided an all-around effort for the Knights, directing the offense with a team-high 10 assists while anchoring the defense with a match-high 13 digs. She also contributed three kills to the Warner Pacific attack.
Maya Moreno added 10 digs and two assists for WPU, while
Daisci Burrows finished with six assists, three digs and a service ace. As a team, Warner Pacific finished the match with 21 kills, 18 assists and 42 digs.
"We had some good defensive plays and kept OIT out of system," Head Coach Nerisa Laban said. "We just couldn't put the ball away. We will continue to fight and play."
Next Up
The Knights will hit the road next week when they travel to face Walla Walla University on Friday. First serve is scheduled for 2 pm at Windemuth Court.
