George Washington University Athletics
Volleyball Sweeps Davidson to Close Out Alumni Weekend
10/11/2026 5:01:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
The George Washington volleyball team returned to the Charles E. Smith Center on Sunday afternoon for its second matchup of the weekend against Davidson. In a hard-fought, five-set battle, the Revolutionaries secured their second victory over the Wildcats (25-22, 16-25, 21-25, 25-20, 20-18).
The opening set set the tone for the remainder of the match, featuring extended rallies and momentum-shifting plays on both sides of the net. George Washington claimed the first set, but Davidson responded by taking the next two to establish a 2-1 advantage.
Facing a must-win fourth set, the Revolutionaries rallied to regain momentum and even the match at two sets apiece. The decisive fifth set delivered a tense finish, as both teams showcased relentless defense and aggressive offensive play. George Washington ultimately prevailed in a tightly contested final set, completing the comeback victory.
Both teams recorded more than 150 attacks and 60 kills. Although Davidson held the advantage in both categories, the Revolutionaries made their presence felt at the net, finishing with 10.0 total blocks which was three more than the Wildcats.
Nicanora Clarke led the Buff and Blue with 17 kills and a team-high 20 digs. Cayla Cogan and Riley Samuels also made significant offensive contributions, recording 14 and 13 kills, respectively. Samuels added a career-best 7.0 blocks, helping anchor George Washington's defensive effort at the net.
UP NEXT: The Revolutionaries will be on the road for a two-match weekend against Dayton in Dayton, Ohio. The first match will begin on Friday Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. and the second will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 17.
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Players Mentioned
Team Stats
DC
GWU
Kills
67
62
Errors
28
24
Attempts
188
174
Hitting %
.207
.218
Points
76.0
75.0
Assists
60
57
Aces
2
3
Blocks
7
10
Game Leaders
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