FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 5, 2026
Portland, Ore.| The Warner Pacific University women's volleyball team returned to C.C. Perry Gymnasium Thursday evening for a Cascade Collegiate Conference matchup against The Evergreen State College. Despite a strong opening set and competitive stretches throughout the evening, the Knights fell to the Geoducks in straight sets, 25-23, 25-18 and 25-20.
Mia Carman led the Warner Pacific effort with an impressive all-around performance, recording a double-double with a team-high 12 kills and 10 digs, while also contributing two service aces.
Warner Pacific came out ready to compete in the opening set, going toe-to-toe with Evergreen State in a tightly contested battle. Carman and
Tayah-Anne Toa provided an early offensive spark at the net, helping the Knights stay within striking distance throughout the frame.
The two teams continued trading points as the opening set progressed, with Warner Pacific refusing to let the Geoducks establish a comfortable advantage. Despite the Knights' strong effort, Evergreen State capitalized on its offensive efficiency, hitting .286 as a team to narrowly escape with a 25-23 opening-set victory.
In the second set, Warner Pacific continued battling on both sides of the net, relying on strong defensive contributions to keep the match competitive. Carman,
Maya Moreno and
Amor Rapoza anchored the Knights' back row, each finishing the evening with 10 digs.
Rapoza also played a crucial role in directing the Warner Pacific offense, distributing a team-high 17 assists while helping create scoring opportunities for the Knights' attackers.
Toa and
Josie Schultz contributed important kills down the stretch, but Evergreen State took advantage of key scoring opportunities to secure the second set, 25-18, and take a two-set advantage.
Facing a must-win third set, Warner Pacific continued to show determination as the Knights looked to extend the match.
Naomi Johnson provided a spark at the net, contributing four kills and two blocks, while
Daisci Burrows helped facilitate the offense with six assists and added a block defensively.
The Knights remained competitive throughout the final frame, continuing to challenge the Geoducks with their offensive attack and defensive effort. However, Evergreen State held off Warner Pacific's late push to claim the third set, 25-20, and complete the straight-set victory.
Carman led the Knights offensively with 12 kills, while Toa finished with nine kills, five digs and a block. Schultz added five kills and two assists, while Johnson contributed four kills, two blocks and a dig.
Rapoza directed the offense with 17 assists and 10 digs, while Burrows finished with six assists and a block. Defensively, Warner Pacific received strong contributions throughout its lineup. Carman, Moreno and Rapoza each recorded 10 digs, while
Madison Flores added five digs and a service ace.
As a team, the Knights finished with 32 kills, 27 assists, 51 digs, three service aces and four total blocks. Despite the loss, Warner Pacific demonstrated its ability to compete throughout the match, highlighted by its narrow opening-set defeat and balanced contributions on both sides of the net.
The Knights will look to build on those positives as they prepare for their final match of the 2026 season.
Next Up
Warner Pacific will return to C.C. Perry Gymnasium on Saturday evening to close out its 2026 schedule against Northwest University. The Knights will look to finish their home campaign on a positive note, with first serve scheduled for 4pm.
