WORCESTER, Mass. – Senior Shannon McGrath posted a double-double of 13 kills and 11 digs as the Union College women's volleyball team reached the 20-win plateau for the first time since 2016 and extended its winning streak to seven matches with a 3-0 (25-15, 25-22, 25-19) sweep of Clark University on Thursday night at Kneller Athletic Center.
 
Seven different players recorded at least two kills for Union (20-8), led by McGrath's 13 on .323 hitting. Sophomore Georgia Pinciaro hit .545 with six kills on 11 errorless attacks and also tied classmate Melody Herrin for the match high with three blocks, while fellow sophomore Allie Kronenberg chipped in 21 assists and three kills. Seniors Emma Main and Georgia Pool led the defensive effort with 12 and eight digs, respectively.
 
The visitors came out strong in the opening set, putting down 13 kills with only two errors. After spotting Clark (1-20) an early 4-0 lead, Union rattled off 11 of the next 12 points to take back the lead for good. McGrath led the team with five kills in the frame, followed by Herrin with three and sophomore Kayla Martinez Cartagena with two.
 
Union struggled somewhat in the second stanza, but still mounted a late comeback to take a two-set lead. The opening portion of the set featured 10 ties and six lead changes, as the home team held onto its advantage and took a 21-17 lead. However, Union finally found its footing and scored eight of the final nine points to emerge with the win.
 
The Garnet Chargers did not leave anything to chance in the final set, hitting a blistering .536 with 16 kills and one error on 28 swings to finish off the sweep. Union started off by hitting .700 (14-0-20) on the way to taking an 20-11 lead before easing its way to the finish.
 
For the match, Union hit .289 with 39 kills and 11 errors on 97 attempts, while limiting Clark to .105 hitting after a strong start.
 
Union will close out the regular season on Saturday with two matches at the University of Rochester, taking on Buffalo State College at 2 p.m. and the host Yellow Jackets at 4 p.m.