Findlay, OH – The University of Findlay volleyball team welcomed the Walsh Cavaliers to Croy Gymnasium on October 24, 2026, in a Senior Day matchup for the Oilers. After splitting the first two with Walsh, the Oilers would win consecutive sets to defeat the Cavaliers, 3-1 (26-24, 15-25, 25-23, 25-22). This moves Findlay's conference record to 9-2, with an overall record of 14-8. Walsh falls to 12-11 with a conference record of 8-3.
A back-and-forth first set saw the Orange and Black come out victorious with a narrow 26-24 win. The Cavaliers responded immediately with a red-hot start in the second set, aiding them to a 25-15 victory. With the game tied 1-1, Findlay battled in the following two sets, winning the third by a score of 25-23 that was highlighted by a .189 hitting percentage, their highest of the night. They would cap off the night with a fourth set victory, winning 25-22, and holding off the Cavaliers once again to earn a 3-1 win.
The Oilers offense was led by junior
Hannah Miller, who tallied 15 kills on a .238 hitting percentage, coupled with 15 digs and three assists. Senior
Lauren Foerster supported Findlay's attack with nine kills and four digs. Freshman
Claire Davis also collected seven kills on the night.
Seniors
Zoya Winkelfoos and
Kirsten Bomholt led the team in assists on the evening, with 22 and 15, respectively.
On the defensive side, sophomore
Victoria Mescher and senior
Abria Lomax both earned two blocks, with
Hannah Miller also claiming 1.5 in the game.
The Cavaliers led in several key categories in the match, leading in hitting percentage (.196 - .135), total points (94-91), and total blocks (12.0 - 8.0).
Findlay will close out the regular season on a four-game road stretch that begins on Friday, October 30 in Owensboro, KY, when they will face off against Kentucky Wesleyan College.
