ELMIRA, N.Y. - The Hawks continue their big conference win streak with a 3-1 victory over the Elmira College Soaring Eagles on the road.

THE BASICS

• Final Score: Elmira 1 Hartwick 3

• Location: Elmira, N.Y. | Speidel Gymnasium

• Records: Elmira (3-23, 1-8 Empire 8) Hartwick (17-10, 8-1 Empire 8) 

BY THE NUMBERS

• The Hawks would lead in every offensive category this match, though Elmira stood out on defense to hold a 9-8 advantage in blocks and a 38-35 edge in digs.

• Braelyn Hornick (Candor, N.Y.) again shows dominance on the court by racking up 42 of the 44 Hartwick assists, as well as leading in service alongside Mary Kinnane (Rockaway Beach, N.Y.) with each tacking on 5 aces for the day.

• Isabella Gracias (Oneonta, N.Y.) continues to shine on offense, making up 14 of the Hawks' kills for the day. She would also lead the Hawks with 4 blocks.

• On the defense, both Malia Dake (South Glens Falls, N.Y.) and Thylia Keoviengsamay (Rome, N.Y.) would collect 9 digs apiece, with Keoviengsamay achieving a season-high in digs.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Hawks found momentum early in the first set, with Gracias making the first successful offensive attack, while Hornick followed up with back-to-back aces. Elmira would fight back to regain a few points and narrow the Hawks' lead, but Kinnane made light work of collecting three solid aces in a row. However, the solid effort from the Hawks would not be enough to take down Elmira, as the Soaring Eagles took the first set 25-20.

It was a tough battle in the second, though Keoviengsamay led the Hawks with two kills and two aces in a strong drive that brought the Hawks up to a 14-5 lead. Momentum only continued to build as the Hawks eventually closed out the set 25-9 off a kill from Shelby Swartz (Candor, N.Y.).

The third set reflected the first, with Elmira trading points with the Hawks despite still managing to maintain a lead. However, Gracias and Swartz would keep 'Wick on the attack while a Kinnane ace solidified a third set victory. The Soaring Eagles and the Hawks again traded off leading in the fourth, but the Hawks were able to pull ahead off consecutive errors and a defense that stood tall, overtaking the Soaring Eagles 3-1.

UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKS

The Hawks will travel next to SUNY Geneseo to take on the Knights on Friday, October 31st at 6 PM.

About Hartwick College:

Hartwick, often referred to as The Life Balance College, is a private liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, N.Y. Through its distinctive FlightPath approach, Hartwick blends academic excellence, career preparation and an active campus life to help students achieve a balanced and fulfilling college experience. With transparent tuition and a focus on health and wellness, Hartwick prepares students for lifelong success—both professionally and personally.