Elmhurst University tops Alma College, 3-0

Elmhurst swept Alma 3-0 (25-18, 25-22, 25-13) on Thursday, September 18 at R.A. Faganel Hall in Elmhurst, Illinois, improving to 5-5 on the season.

The gap in efficiency told the story. Elmhurst posted a .306 attack percentage on 46 kills against just 24 for Alma (.054), nearly doubling the Scots in both total kills and points. The Bluejays also held a clear advantage in blocks (7-2) and digs (43-26). Elmhurst was at its most efficient in the third set, hitting .444 on 13 kills and just one error across 27 attempts, while Alma finished that set at .000. Alma managed its best offensive output in set two (.133) but could not sustain the pressure.

Katie Hurta led all players with 14 kills on a .600 attack percentage to go with two block assists for Elmhurst. Samantha Webb added 10 kills, and setter Freddie Temple ran the offense with 23 assists, three service aces, and five digs. For Alma, Maggie McKale paced the Scots with seven kills, and libero Grace Droste contributed five digs and four assists off the back row.

Elmhurst opened the third set with a 9-0 run — reeling off nine consecutive points before Alma could get on the board — effectively ending any chance at a comeback.

The win moves Elmhurst to 5-5 on the season as they open CCIW play ahead.

Box score: https://elmhurstbluejays.com/sports/womens-volleyball/stats/2026/alma-college/boxscore/7913