FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 8, 2026
Portland, Ore.| The Warner Pacific University women's volleyball team closed out its 2026 season at C.C. Perry Gymnasium, hosting Northwest University in its final Cascade Collegiate Conference matchup of the year. Despite a hard-fought second-set victory and strong defensive performances throughout the evening, the Knights fell to the Eagles in four sets, 15-25, 26-24, 20-25 and 23-25.
Mia Carman led the Warner Pacific offense with a team-high 10 kills, adding nine digs and a block in the Knights' final match of the season. Northwest established an early offensive rhythm in the opening set, capitalizing on efficient attacking to build an advantage. Warner Pacific battled to find consistency against the Eagles' defense, but Northwest maintained control to claim the opening frame, 25-15.
The Knights responded with determination in the second set, going toe-to-toe with Northwest in a tightly contested battle.
Tayah-Anne Toa and
Josie Schultz helped spark the Warner Pacific offense, as the Knights found their rhythm at the net and hit an impressive .263 as a team.
With both sides exchanging points down the stretch, Warner Pacific delivered when it mattered most, securing a 26-24 victory to even the match at one set apiece. Northwest regained momentum in the third set, with Jaelyn Moeva helping lead the Eagles' offensive attack. Despite Warner Pacific's continued effort to stay within striking distance, Northwest pulled away to take the frame, 25-20, and regain a two-set-to-one advantage.
Facing a must-win fourth set, the Knights continued battling in front of their home crowd. Warner Pacific relied on tough serving, timely offensive contributions and relentless back-row defense to keep the score close throughout the frame. The Knights pushed Northwest to the final points, but the Eagles managed to hold off Warner Pacific's late rally, securing a narrow 25-23 victory to close out the match.
Carman led the Knights with 10 kills, while Toa contributed eight kills and three service aces, providing an offensive spark throughout the evening.
Daisci Burrows delivered an impressive all-around performance, recording six kills, 15 assists, 11 digs and three blocks.
Amor Rapoza helped direct the Warner Pacific offense, finishing with a team-high 16 assists and 12 digs to record a double-double. Rapoza also added two service aces.
Defensively,
Maya Moreno anchored the Knights' back row with a match-high 18 digs, helping Warner Pacific remain competitive throughout the four-set battle.
Naomi Johnson provided a strong presence at the net, contributing five kills and three blocks. As a team, Warner Pacific finished the evening with 39 kills, 36 assists, 79 digs, seven service aces and four total blocks.
Although the result did not go their way, the Knights demonstrated their determination throughout the match, highlighted by their second-set victory and narrow fourth-set finish.
With the 2026 season ending, Warner Pacific bids farewell to its seniors while reflecting on a year of perseverance, growth and contributions throughout the roster. The Knights conclude their campaign having shown resilience and a willingness to compete through the final points of their season.
