Courtesy of Yale Athletics

This past Saturday, the Yale Women’s Volleyball team added another win to their undefeated Ivy League campaign, defeating Brown 3-1 in an exciting match. 

The Bulldogs started strong, winning the first two sets 29–27 and 25–20. However, Brown fought back in the third set, taking it 25-18. In a decisive fourth set, Yale reasserted control to win 25-18, sealing their eighth consecutive victory in the Ivy League.

“Brown really tested us, especially in that third set,” said Laurece Abraham ’27. “It was a good challenge for us, but we found our rhythm again in the fourth set. We’re playing well as a unit and building confidence with each win.”

Outside hitter Mila Yarich ’25 shined with a season-high 15 kills and 16 digs while hitting 0.343. Right-side hitter Betsy Goodenow ’27 continued her consistent play with 13 kills, marking her streak of at least ten kills in every match this season and led the team with five blocks. 

Setter Carly Diehl ’25 delivered an all-around performance, posting 42 assists, eight digs, six kills and a season-high six service aces. She surpassed her 3,000 assist mark as a setter.

With their latest win, the Bulldogs remain on top of the Ivy League standings as they gear up for the second half of conference play. Diehl emphasized the importance of maintaining focus as the team looks to secure another Ivy League title.

“I owe [3,000 assists] all to the team I have around me and the program as a whole,” said Diehl. “This coming weekend against Penn and Princeton is a chance for us to defend our home court against two really good teams. We’re excited for the challenge and taking it all one game at a time.”

Head coach Erin Appleman agreed with Diehl, noting that the team needed to take one match at a time.

Yale will return to action next weekend, hosting the Princeton Tigers and the University of Pennsylvania Quakers in a crucial double-header as they aim to extend their winning streak and strengthen their bid for the Ivy League crown.