University of Pennsylvania Volleyball Team Opens 2025 Season with 3-0 Loss to Colorado

Strategic Insights -

The University of Pennsylvania volleyball team started the 2025 season and the Tyler Hagstrom coaching era with a 3-0 loss to the University of Colorado on Friday night at the Anteater Classic in the Bren Events Center. The Quakers were unable to keep pace with the Big 12 Conference team, who improved to 5-0 with all of their wins coming in straight sets. The match saw 15 different players take to the court for Penn, with several standout performances.

Key Takeaways:

  • The University of Pennsylvania volleyball team used 15 different players in their season opener against the University of Colorado, showcasing the team's depth and versatility.
  • Junior Zada Sanger led the Quakers' attack with nine kills, while also contributing three digs. Her performance marked a strong start to the season for the team.
  • Freshman Haley Kerstetter made her collegiate debut, leading the Quakers with two blocks (1s/1a), demonstrating her potential as a contributing factor to the team's success.
  • The Quakers' setter, sophomore Emery Moore, dished out 16 assists and led the team with eight digs, showcasing her ability to control the game's pace.
  • Penn's libero, freshman Addison Pollock, got the start and finished the night with seven digs and three assists, demonstrating her potential as a key defensive player.
  • The Colorado team's ability to pull away in the second set, scoring 14 of the next 16 points to go up by 22-9, highlighted the Quakers' need to improve their consistency and ability to close out matches.

Statistics:

  • Set scores: 25-15, 25-14, 25-17
  • Colorado team record: 5-0
  • Penn's team statistics: 15 players used
  • Junior Zada Sanger's performance: 9 kills, 3 digs
  • Freshman Haley Kerstetter's debut: 2 blocks (1s/1a)
  • Sophomore Emery Moore's performance: 16 assists, 8 digs
  • Freshman Addison Pollock's performance: 7 digs, 3 assists

Sources:

  • University of Pennsylvania Athletics news release, 2025 season opener against the University of Colorado.
  • Anteater Classic tournament information, dated October 2025 (exact date unknown)