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Saint Mary's (MN) SMU 0-2,0-0 MIAC
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Game Recap: Women's Volleyball | | Ted Schultz

Grinnell volleyball team opens season with convincing victories at own Invite

GRINNELL, Iowa - The long-awaited season opener for Grinnell College's volleyball team turned out to be quick work for the home team.

The Pioneers posted consecutive sweeps against Fontbonne University and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota at the Grinnell/Central Invite Friday night at Darby Gymnasium.

Emily Brewer '25 recorded four aces on the night, moving her to ninth on Grinnell's all-time leader board with 115.

Grinnell opened the night with a 25-15, 25-20 and 25-19 decision over Fontbonne, hitting .241 while holding the Griffins to a measly .020 efficiency. Jenna Keller '25 and Keira Sullivan '27 were each in double digits for kills with 13 and 11, respectively. Keller hit at an impressive .526 clip while also collecting five aces and 17 digs. 

Brewer added 31 assists and Ella O'Neill '25 and Hayley Taka '26 added three blocks each.

In a 25-19, 25-15, 28-26 victory over Saint Mary's, Keller had 13 kills and Kylie-Ann Smith '27 came up with 12 assists. Brewer added three aces, Nicole Mlynski '27 and Millie Leonard '26 each posted three blocks and Sophie Weber '25 collected 11 digs.

Action continues Saturday at Darby. The Pioneers meet the College of St. Scholastica at 10 a.m. and Bethany Lutheran University at 2 p.m.
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