DUBUQUE, Iowa – The Grace Christian University women's volleyball team wrapped up its 2026 season at the NCCAA DII Midwest Regional Tournament, advanceing to the semis after a thrilling win over Moody Bible before falling to top-seeded host Emmaus University.
The Tigers opened with an exciting five-set victory over Moody Bible Institute (25-12, 25-14, 14-25, 16-25, 15-9). After dominating the first two sets, Grace held off a Moody comeback to secure the win in the decisive fifth set. Alexa Borgman led the offensive attack with an impressive 24 kills and a .396 hitting percentage, while Delaney Sommers recorded 34 assists and 19 digs. Ashlee Anderson added seven kills and five service aces, and Madison Postma contributed 16 digs.
The victory sent Grace into the regional championship against No. 1 seed Emmaus University later that afternoon. The Tigers battled throughout the opening set before narrowly falling 25-23, but Emmaus went on to claim the championship big in straight sets (25-23, 25-19, 25-17). Borgman led Grace with 10 kills, while Anderson added seven kills and 14 digs. Kelsie Muldoon contributed six kills and a team-high 15 digs, and Sommers finished with 27 assists.
Alexa Borgman and Delaney Sommers were recognized at the tournament as 1st-Team All-Region, while Ashlee Anderson received 2nd Team and Madison Postma received HM.
The Tigers close their 2026 campaign with a 10-16 record.
