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# Elmhurst University tops Asbury University, 3-2
- URL: https://www.thebackrowvb.com/elmhurst-university-tops-asbury-university-3-2/
- Published: 2026-09-13T02:12:17.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-13T02:12:17.000Z
- Author: Aaron Claessens

Elmhurst survived a five-set match against Asbury on September 12 at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Ky., taking the final score 21-25, 25-23, 21-25, 25-17, 15-12 in front of 242 fans.

The Bluejays held a clear edge at the net over five sets, finishing with a .252 hitting percentage compared to Asbury's .169, while outpacing the Eagles 60-52 in kills. Asbury's attack efficiency swung sharply across the match — peaking at .444 in Set 3 before collapsing to -.067 in Set 4, a drop that handed Elmhurst the momentum they needed. Elmhurst edged Asbury in both blocks (10-9) and digs (55-51), with the Bluejays' back row holding firm through the decisive fifth set.

Katie Hurta led all players with 21 kills, adding four blocks and eight digs for a 25-point performance. Samantha Webb contributed 14 kills, while libero Elayna Ammerman steadied the defense with a match-high 20 digs and three aces. For Asbury, Sophie Glushchak posted 14 kills and Isabelle VandeSchraaf added 13 kills and 12 digs across all five sets.

Elmhurst opened the fifth set on a 6-1 run to build a lead they would not relinquish, closing out the match 15-12.

The win moves Elmhurst to 3-4 on the season.

Box score: [https://elmhurstbluejays.com/sports/womens-volleyball/stats/2026/asbury-university/boxscore/7910](https://elmhurstbluejays.com/sports/womens-volleyball/stats/2026/asbury-university/boxscore/7910?ref=thebackrowvb.com)