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Clarion outlasted Seton Hill in five sets, rebounding after the Griffins erased an early two-set deficit. The win clinched the Golden Eagles the No. 3 seed in the PSAC Tournament and a quarterfinal bye.

By the Numbers
  • Clarion won 3-2: 25-21, 25-19, 8-25, 20-25, 15-12.
  • Raegan Stader led Clarion with 15 kills; Taylor Haupt had 14 kills and 19 digs.
  • Kalina Powell recorded 22 digs, while Lauren Fjerstad had five aces and 12 digs.
  • Clarion finished 18-8 overall and 9-4 in PSAC play; Seton Hill is 13-10 and 6-7.
Yes, But

Clarion controlled the opening two sets, but Seton Hill dominated the third and edged the fourth to force a decider. Both teams struggled to hit consistently, making timely runs decisive.

State of Play
  • Clarion secured the tournament’s No. 3 seed and a bye to Wednesday’s quarterfinals.
  • The Golden Eagles will travel to Lock Haven or Shepherd, depending on Saturday’s results.
  • Both teams had already qualified for the PSAC Tournament.
What's Next

Clarion’s quarterfinal opponent and location will be determined by Saturday’s results. The Golden Eagles enter the postseason after showing they can recover when momentum swings.

Bottom Line

Clarion turned a match that nearly slipped away into a postseason advantage, closing under pressure to earn a bye and keep its tournament path alive.