Sterling and Sciborski lead American’s sweep of Navy

American swept Navy 3–0 in women’s volleyball Sunday, October 4, at the Meltzer Center, winning 28–26, 25–16 and 25–15 to remain unbeaten in Patriot League play.

The opening set was tied at 26 before a Navy service error and a Carly Sciborski kill gave American the two points it needed. The Eagles then won each of the next two sets by at least nine points.

Elise Sterling led American with 12 kills and a .600 hitting percentage. Sciborski added 10 kills while hitting .667, and Salme Hollas finished with 11 kills.

Deniz Dakak supplied 42 assists and nine digs. Bella Marrero had 17 digs as American hit .336 for the match.

The Eagles improved to 11–4 overall and 6–0 in the Patriot League with their seventh consecutive victory. Navy fell to 6–8 and 4–2.

Sources: Official report.

Prepared with AI assistance using the linked official sources. Visual: NSMT illustration; not a photograph of this game.