The University of Maine at Presque Isle women's volleyball team wrapped up its 2026 season in impressive fashion Saturday, Nov. 7, sweeping a North Atlantic Conference doubleheader against Lesley University at Wieden Hall. The Owls earned two straight-set victories, winning the opening match before closing the afternoon with another win.
Match 1: UMPI 3, Lesley 0
The Owls came out strong in the opening match, controlling all three sets to secure a victory. UMPI finished with 35 kills and 10 service aces while holding Lesley to 18 kills. Jade Anspach led the Owls offensively with 13 kills, recording an impressive .611 hitting percentage. Rylie Kolkow added 10 kills, while Evelyn Perkins contributed five. Perkins also paced the offense with 17 assists and recorded 11 digs. Tiana Orffer led the defensive effort with 12 digs and added three service aces, while Anspach contributed two aces.
Match 2: UMPI 3, Lesley 0
UMPI carried its momentum into the second match, completing the sweep with a victory. The Owls recorded 31 kills, 12 service aces, and 24 assists while limiting Lesley to 17 kills. Orffer led the Owls with eight kills, followed by Anspach with seven and Perkins with six. Perkins continued to direct the offense, finishing with 22 assists and a team-high five service aces. Anspach added three aces, while Kolkow contributed two. Mateo led the defensive effort with 21 digs, while Orffer added 13 and Kolkow recorded 12. The Owls' balanced performance helped secure their second victory of the afternoon and close the season on a high note.
Top Performers:
Anspach led UMPI across the doubleheader with 20 kills and five service aces. Orffer added 11 kills and 25 digs, while Kolkow finished with 14 kills and 15 digs. Perkins was a key contributor throughout the afternoon, totaling 39 assists, seven kills, and seven service aces. Mateo led the Owls defensively with 26 digs across the two matches.
With the doubleheader sweep, UMPI finished its 2026 season with a 7-14 overall record and a 5-7 mark in NAC play. The Owls closed the year with back-to-back wins and plenty of momentum heading into the offseason. As the season comes to an end, the University of Maine at Presque Isle would like to thank the players, coaches, families, and fans who supported the volleyball program throughout the year. Thank you to everyone who made the 2026 season memorable.
