Gannon swept Shippensburg 3-0 to reach the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference semifinals for the sixth straight season. Abbey Williams led the Golden Knights with 14 kills as Gannon improved to 22-5, despite a tightly contested first two sets.

By the Numbers
  • Gannon won 25-20, 25-19, 25-17.
  • Williams recorded 14 kills and hit .406.
  • Gannon had 62 digs to Shippensburg’s 46.
Yes, But

The sweep was far from comfortable early: the match featured 16 ties and seven lead changes, and Shippensburg rallied to take a second-set lead. Gannon’s coach said the Raiders were in position to win at least two sets.

State of Play
  • Gannon joins Seton Hill, Clarion and Indiana (Pa.) in an all-Western Division semifinal round.
  • The Golden Knights face Seton Hill on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1 p.m.; Gannon won both regular-season meetings.
What’s Next

The semifinal winners advance to Sunday’s PSAC championship match at 1 p.m. at IUP.

Bottom Line

Gannon didn’t need a polished performance to keep its postseason run alive; it found separation when it mattered and now has a familiar rival between it and the title match.