Volleyball: Kenyon Drops Season Opener to Bluffton

GAMBIER, Ohio — The Kenyon College volleyball opened its 2026 season with a strong second-set performance Tuesday night, but Bluffton University responded by taking the final two sets and defeating the Owls, 3-1, at Tomsich Arena. Bluffton took the match by scores of 27-25, 13-25, 25-18 and 25-22. Kenyon, which opened the season at home, moves to 0-1, while Bluffton improves to 1-0. Olivia Gumz led the Kenyon attack with 11 kills, while Abby Stenger and Kendall Kirkbride each added 10. Hannah Schwemm directed the offense with 31 assists and also contributed six kills. Sophia Menke finished with six kills…