LAKEWOOD, NJ (Oct. 14, 2025) - Georgian Court Volleyball starts their week with a road contest at Jefferson.

Opponent
Jefferson Rams (5-9, 1-4 CACC)

Where
Philadelphia, PA - Gallagher Center

When
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 - 6 pm

How to Watch
• Wednesday's game is available to watch on a free-to-view live stream on the Jefferson portal of the CACC Network, powered by HUDL. Live stats are available on the Georgian Court schedule page. 

Previously vs. Jefferson
• Georgian Court has won three straight against the Rams and now lead the all-time series 23-21.
• The series with Jefferson features multiple winning streaks on both sides. Starting in 2006, GCU won nine straight. That was followed by a six-game Jefferson win streak. In 2016, Jefferson also started a five-game winning streak. GCU then won five straight from 2018-21 before Jefferson went 5-0 before this most recent GCU three-game winning streak. 
• The Lions defeated the Rams three times in 2024, including a CACC Tournament game. In the Tournament, GCU was led by Nylene Mateo's 18 kills and 13 digs.

Last Time Out
• Speaking of the CACC Tournament, Georgian Court squared off with Post in the Championship game rematch last Saturday.
• The Eagles defeated the Lions in straight sets.
• Ava Churnesky led GCU scoring 13 kills.

Individual Milestones
• Ava Churnesky is four digs away from 100.
• Carmen Rivera can move up to sixth all-time at GCU in career digs with three more. 
• Genesis Simanca needs one point to hit 200 and four digs for 150.
• Amber Gallo needs two aces for 20.
• Emma Gildea is three kills shy of 200. 

CACC Stat Leaders (as per NCAA statistics)
• Iciar Zayas is seventh in the league averaging 6.83 assists per set. Her 430 total assists ranks fourth.
• Carmen Rivera's 4.53 digs per set ranks fourth in the league.
• Ava Churnesky is fourth in the CACC with 3.24 kills per set.
• Genesis Simanca is in the top-10 in both points and kills per set. 
• Emma Gildea's 50 blocks are third in the league. 
• As a team the Lions are fifth in the CACC in assists per set.
• They rank fifth in hitting percentage and kills per set.

Who's Hot?
• Brooke Bowbliss has 34 kills in her last three games with 19 digs and 17 blocks. 
• Emma Gildea has 15 blocks in her last two games. 
• Ava Churnesky has four straight double-figure kill games, averaging 3.53 kills per set. 

CACC Awards
• For the second time this season, Ava Churnesky earned the CACC Rookie of the Week honor.
• Churnesky hit .212 last week with 25 kills and 10 digs. 

About Jefferson
• Jefferson is mired in a long losing streak having dropped six straight matches.
• That drops their record to 5-9 and just 1-4 in the CACC.
• Despite the four losses, the Rams haven't been swept in any CACC loss this season, taking a set from Goldey-Beacom, Holy Family, Wilmington and Bridgeport.
• The Rams are a much better team at home where they're 4-5 this season.
• Jefferson's offense is led by Emily McKenna who is second in the CACC with 3.58 kills per set. 
• Kate Hines runs the defense and her 4.57 digs per set are third in the conference.
• The Rams average more than two service aces per game and have four with at least 17 aces this season.
• Blocking has been a problem for Jefferson. They average just 1.1 blocks per set while allowing 1.7. That's dropped their hitting percentage to .129 while opponents are at .201.