RMU Volleyball Team Opens 2025 Home Slate with Split Decision
The Robert Morris University (RMU) volleyball team kicked off its 2025 home schedule on Friday with a pair of thrilling five-set matches against FDU and Loyola Maryland at the UPMC Events Center. Although the Colonials ultimately fell to Loyola Maryland in the nightcap, they showed impressive resilience and skill throughout the two contests. Junior Jocelyn Jourdan led the charge with outstanding performances on both sides of the net, notching 17 and 12 kills, respectively.
Key Takeaways:
- RMU opened its 2025 home slate with a split decision, outlasting FDU in the opener before falling to Loyola Maryland in the nightcap.
- Junior Jocelyn Jourdan was a standout performer, tallying 17 kills against FDU and 12 kills against Loyola Maryland, while also recording a career-high three aces in the latter match.
- Freshman Tia Schultz sealed the win against FDU in the decisive fifth set, while Keira Hornung registered a career-best six blocks against the Knights.
- Kaitlyn Brown dished out a match-high 26 assists in the first match, while Jasmine Purakal anchored the back row with a match-best 28 digs in the second match.
- The RMU volleyball team will wrap up the Chick-fil-A Pittsburgh Volleyball Classic on Saturday against Duquesne, with the first serve scheduled for 3 p.m. at the UPMC Events Center and live streaming on ESPN+.
Statistics:
- Jocelyn Jourdan: 17 kills, 12 kills, 3 aces
- Natalie Frost: 14 kills, 14 digs, 3 blocks
- Keira Hornung: 6 blocks, 7 kills
- Kaitlyn Brown: 26 assists
- Jasmine Purakal: 28 digs
Sources:
- Harrisburg: Robert Morris University Athletics of Pennsylvania