Peru came into Thursday's match looking for another win against Plattsburgh, but Marlie Walker wouldn't allow it. The Hornets skirted past the Nighthawks 3-2 thanks in part to Walker, who had 20 digs, seven aces, and five kills. She is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 14 or more in each of the last eight games she's played.
Plattsburgh was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 22-25, 22-25, 25-16, 15-13.
Natalyia Canada
| 10/23/25 vs Peru | 27 |
| 10/16/25 vs Beekmantown | 23 |
| 09/09/25 vs Saranac | 23 |
| 10/09/25 vs Saranac Lake | 22 |
| 09/18/25 @ Beekmantown | 20 |
Plattsburgh's win on Thursday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Natalyia Canada, who had 27 digs and three assists. Those 27 digs gave Canada a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Lathrop, who had 12 digs, six kills, and four aces.
Plattsburgh was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 16 aces. They are 11-1 when they serve at least ten aces.
When it comes to explaining why Peru lost, don't look at Alysa Darrah. Despite the final result, she had 15 digs and four assists.
Plattsburgh is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-3 record this season. As for Peru, their loss ended a five-match streak of away wins and brought them to 11-3.
Plattsburgh didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-0 win against AuSable Valley on the 27th. As for Peru, they have also already played their next match, a 3-0 victory against Northeastern Clinton on the 27th.
