Trojans Earn Convincing Win Over UHSP

NEVADA, Mo. — October 17, 2026 — The Hannibal-LaGrange University women's volleyball team earned a four-set victory over the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis (UHSP), winning 25-23, 25-21, 22-25, 25-17.

The Trojans came out strong, taking the first two sets in a competitive matchup. UHSP responded with a 25-22 win in the third set to extend the match, but Hannibal-LaGrange regrouped and delivered a decisive performance in the fourth to secure the victory.

Summer Zelei led the Trojans offensively with 19 kills and added four service aces and 23 digs for an impressive all-around performance. Jade Clay contributed 14 kills while making a significant impact at the net with seven total blocks. Brooke Rocca also reached double figures with 10 kills and added three service aces.

Delaney Eggemeyer orchestrated the Trojans' offense with 40 assists, helping HLGU record 52 kills as a team. Defensively, Jena Jobb and Zelei paced the team with 23 digs apiece, helping the Trojans finish with 83 digs.

UHSP was led by Sumanpreet Kaur, who recorded 13 kills, while Hannah Kynaston added 10. Kiley Dyer contributed 34 assists, and MaKenzie Uribe led the Eutectics with 19 digs.

Hannibal-LaGrange held the statistical edge throughout the match, finishing with more kills, service aces, blocks, assists and digs than UHSP. The Trojans recorded 13 service aces and nine total blocks while limiting the Eutectics to a .090 hitting percentage.

After UHSP captured the third set and threatened to force a deciding fifth set, HLGU answered with its strongest finish of the match, winning the fourth set by eight points to close out the contest.

The victory showcased a balanced effort from the Trojans, with strong offensive production, effective serving and consistent defensive play combining to secure the four-set win.