ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell volleyball continued its blistering Ivy League start on Saturday night, defeating Dartmouth 3–0 (25–19, 25–23, 25–14) at Newman Arena to remain unbeaten in conference play.

With the victory, the Big Red (8–5, 3–0 Ivy) sits atop the Ivy League standings and has now won nine straight sets to open league action.

Cornell's offense fired on all cylinders, hitting .270 as a team behind a balanced attack. Junior Nicole Mallus led the Big Red with 10 kills, while senior Eliza Konvicka added nine kills and a team-high 15 digs. Sophomore Mackenzie Parsons chipped in six kills, four blocks, and an ace, and senior Meghan Gaffigan made her presence felt at the net with five total blocks and seven kills on a .500 hitting clip.

Setter Doga Ozalp guided the attack with 16 assists, while freshman Mikayla Gray provided a spark with 15 assists, seven digs, and two aces. Junior libero Sarita Pomar anchored the back row with 18 digs, helping Cornell out-dig Dartmouth 56–42.

The Big Red's blocking dominance again stood out, out-blocking the Big Green 11–3 and holding them to a .019 hitting percentage. After two competitive sets, Cornell's offense hit a blistering .519 in the third to close out the match in style.

Beyond the stat sheet, Cornell's depth and chemistry continue to shine. With multiple contributors stepping up in key moments and rotations running deep, the Big Red's collective effort has fueled their early-season success and positioned them as a top contender in Ivy play.

UP NEXT

Cornell returns to action next weekend, where they will face Brown, Friday, October 10 at 7 p.m. and Yale, Saturday, October 11 at 6 p.m., both at home.