Cairn University Athletics

Langhorne, PA - Highlanders Sweep Keystone 3-0 in Conference Win. 

Cairn (14-8 / 6-3 United East) struggled to find their footing early against the Giants, falling behind 2-4 to start the match. The Highlanders claimed control of the set with 7 unanswered points including a pair of aces by junior libero Liliana Magazzu (Reading, PA / Exeter Township). 7 kills by Senior outside hitter Bridget Dahn (Smithsburg, MD / Heritage Academy) helped Cairn go up 24-7 over Keystone (6-25 / 2-7 United East). The Giants scored a pair to cut the lead to 15, but a kill by Senior middle hitter Madison Delp (York, PA / Clarks Summit University) closed the set to put Cairn up 1-0. 

Cairn got off to a strong start behind 3 more aces by Magazzu to go up 9-2. Keystone responded by cutting the lead to 13-6. From there back-to-back kills by sophomore setter Bella Manthe (Manila, Philippines / Faith Academy) kicked off an electric run for Cairn. The Highlanders rattled off 12 consecutive points to close the set 25-6, and claim a 2-0 lead in the match. 

Set 3 saw Cairn go up 7-1 to open play. Keystone cut the lead down to 11-7 before kills by senior Anna Dow (Syracuse, NY / Faith Heritage School) and Freshman Alexis Gravell (Saint Georges, DE / St. Georges Technical High School) helped to extend the lead. A pair of late aces by freshman middle hitter Rebekah Foust (Mechanicsburg, PA / West Shore Christian Academy) helped to clinch the set 25-16, and Cairn walked out with a 3-set sweep.