PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. - The Pride controlled the match from start to finish, earning a decisive three-set sweep over Valley Forge on the road. 

The Pride improve to 4-7 on the season. 

BY THE NUMBERS  

• Matthew Randall led the Pride with a match-high 10 kills and delivered a dominant performance from the service line with nine aces. 

• Stephen Marquis added four kills, while Quinby Dahl contributed three kills and six digs in an all-around effort. 

• Jason Dunn directed the offense with 19 assists and chipped in four digs defensively. 

• Benjamin Heist anchored the back row with a team-high 11 digs and added two assists. 

HOW IT HAPPENED  

• Widener came out firing in the opening set, jumping ahead 3–0 behind a kill from Randall, a service ace from Dunn, and a Heist finish at the net. After Valley Forge trimmed the margin to 3–3, the Pride responded with a steady run, using kills from Dahl, Randall, and Yavan Patel to extend the lead to 8–3. Widener continued to build separation, moving in front 11–6 before Randall took over from the service line. The first year sparked a dominant stretch with a string of aces and aggressive serving that pushed the advantage to 20–6. Valley Forge managed a few late points, but the Pride closed the frame in commanding fashion, securing the 25–9 set victory. 

• Widener carried its momentum into the second set, racing out to a 3–0 lead behind a service ace from Dunn, a Kevin Stubbs kill, and a Valley Forge attack error. After the Patriots briefly cut into the margin, the Pride rebuilt control, using a kill from Randall and a service ace from Patel to move ahead 8–4. Widener continued to apply pressure midway through the frame, stretching the lead to 12–9 and then breaking it open with a decisive run. With Dunn directing the offense, Randall and Marquis delivered multiple kills during a dominant surge that pushed the advantage to 20–10. The Pride never looked back, closing out the set in convincing fashion, 25–13, to take a two-set lead in the match. 

• Widener wasted little time taking control of the third set, jumping out to an early 5–1 lead behind a Dahl ace and a Randall kill. The Pride steadily built separation as Randall added another ace at the service line and helped force Valley Forge errors to extend the margin to 10–3. Midway through the set, Josh Akinwale fueled a decisive run with two aces and a kill, pushing the advantage to 17–6 and putting the frame out of reach. Widener maintained its momentum down the stretch, capitalizing on Patriot miscues before sealing the 25–14 win to complete the straight-sets sweep on the road. 

UP NEXT 

The Pride return home on Thursday, February 12, to take on Rutgers Newark. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m.