CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Cornell women's volleyball showed up as the Big Red team fans know and love Saturday night, delivering a dominant three-set sweep over Harvard (25–17, 25–17, 25–17) at Malkin Athletic Center.

Behind powerful hitting, strong blocking, and sharp defense, Cornell (13–7, 8–2 Ivy League) capped its weekend road trip with authority, bouncing back from Friday's five-set battle at Dartmouth to post one of its most efficient offensive performances of the season. The Big Red hit an impressive .493 as a team (season best) while holding the Crimson to just .250.

Senior Eliza Konvicka and junior Nicole Mallus led the attack with 10 kills apiece, both hitting above .420. Meghan Gaffigan was a force in the middle, going a perfect 7-for-9 without an error for a .778 hitting clip. Setter Mikayla Gray paced the offense with 19 assists, while Doga Ozalp added 13 along with three aces.

Set 1: Big Red Sets the Tone

Cornell wasted no time establishing control in the opening frame, using crisp passing and balanced offense to build an early lead. Konvicka, Mallus and Gaffigan caught fire and outside hammered block contests at the net. A service ace from Konvicka and a kill from Gaffigan closed out the 25–17 set, setting the tone for the rest of the match.

Set 2: Offense Keeps Rolling

The Big Red attack stayed hot in the second, hitting an incredible .545 as a team. Gaffigan and Parsons combined for several statement swings, and Cornell's blocking came alive, totaling four team blocks in the frame. Gray's pinpoint setting and Ozalp's energy at the service line helped Cornell cruise to another 25–17 win.

Set 3: Finishing with Fire

Cornell's momentum never wavered in the final set, fueled by a serving surge that included five aces, two from Gray and one each from Ozalp and Mary Wolcott, who made an impact off the bench. The Big Red's defense tightened behind libero Sarita Pomar's nine digs, while Konvicka and Mallus continued to score at will. A Mallus kill off a quick set from Bogan sealed the sweep, 25–17.

By the Numbers

Cornell tallied 42 kills, 39 assists, eight aces, and three blocks in just over an hour of play. The Big Red defense limited Harvard to 25 digs while keeping the Crimson out of rhythm from start to finish.

Cornell improves to 8–2 in Ivy League play, maintaining its position near the top of the conference standings. The Big Red returns home next weekend to continue its push toward postseason play.