Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College women's volleyball kicked off their 2026 season successfully, achieving a perfect 2-0 record at the Huntington Invitational by sweeping both Wilberforce University and Indiana University South Bend. The Pomeroys dominated the first match against Wilberforce with set scores of 25-23, 25-2, and 25-13. They followed this with another strong performance against IU South Bend, winning 25-23, 25-16, and 25-15 while maintaining high offensive efficiency.

By the Numbers
  • SMWC won all six sets during the opening weekend.
  • Karla Melendez Martinez led against IU South Bend with 12 kills.
  • The Pomeroys achieved an 89% hitting percentage in the second set against Wilberforce.
  • SMWC recorded a total of 46 kills against IU South Bend.
  • The Pomeroys had a 9-1 edge in service aces against Wilberforce.
State of Play
  • SMWC currently stands at 2-0 in the season after two wins.
  • The team displayed strong offensive stats, hitting above .200 in all sets.
  • Defensively, the Pomeroys showcased effective net play with multiple blocks.
What's Next

The Pomeroys will compete in two more matches on Saturday, facing Madonna University at noon and concluding the invitational against host Huntington University at 2 p.m.

Bottom Line

With a strong start to the season, the Pomeroys aim to build on their momentum against Madonna University and Huntington University, looking to extend their winning streak and solidify their early season performance.