Saturday, October 24
New York, N.Y.
6:00 PM
Columbia
7-10,1-7Ivy League
0
vs
3
Cornell
11-6,7-1Ivy League
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Columbia | 18 | 23 | 20 | 0 |
Photo by: Columbia University Athletics / Alicia Yu
10/24/2026 8:29:00 PM | Volleyball
Elena Maynulet records 14th career double-double in losing effort
NEW YORK — Columbia volleyball battled but couldn't slow the potent Cornell attack, falling in three sets, 25-18, 25-23, 25-20, Saturday evening at Levien Gym.
The Lions (7-10, 1-7 Ivy League) were led by Elena Maynulet, who recorded her sixth double-double of the season and 14th of her career. She finished with 12 kills and 11 digs, plus an ace and a block. Alexia Cornea added 10 kills. As a team, the Lions hit .144, finishing with 33 kills on 104 swings.
Claire Mo led the team with 13 assists and an ace. Delaney Seaman had 10 digs and two service aces. She now has 90 career aces, making her the fourth player in Columbia history to reach 90+.
Cornell (11-6, 7-1 Ivy) finished with 42 kills on 100 swings for a .260 attack percentage. Sophomore middle blocker Mackenzie Parsons led the charge for the Big Red with a match-high 18 kills on 26 swings. Ava Bogan joined Parsons in double figures, finishing with 10 kills on 17 swings.
In the opening frame, Columbia kept pace early, with Maynulet recording kills that kept the Lions within reach. Cornell gradually built its advantage, using a scoring run to move ahead 11-7 before extending the lead to 16-9. Maynulet and Cornea helped Columbia respond, but Cornell maintained control and closed out the set, 25-18.
The Lions delivered their closest set of the match in the second. The Lions jumped out to an early 5-2 lead following a Madison Hsieh service ace. A 4-0 run by the Big Red cut the Lions' lead to one, 11-10. Maynulet and Danica Nordlicht's block sparked a 4-0 run for the Lions, who went into the media timeout leading 15-10.
The teams continued trading points, with Columbia breaking a 20-20 tie on a Maynulet kill. With Columbia leading 23-22, Cornell took the next three points to take the set 25-23.
In the third and final set, Columbia opened competitively, with the teams tied 3-3 before the Big Red moved ahead 6-4. The Lions rallied back and took an 11-10 lead on a Cornell attack error.
Cornell then used a five-point run to build a 16-11 lead and extend it to 18-11. Columbia continued to battle, with Maynulet and Charlotte Gravlee contributing kills, but Cornell held on to secure the 25-20 set and complete the sweep.
UP NEXT
The Lions return to action next Friday when the Penn Quakers come to Levien Gym. First serve between the Lions and the Quakers is scheduled for 6 p.m.
FOLLOWING THE LIONS
For the latest on Columbia volleyball, follow @CULionsVB on Twitter and Instagram, and on the web at GoColumbiaLions.com.
The Lions (7-10, 1-7 Ivy League) were led by Elena Maynulet, who recorded her sixth double-double of the season and 14th of her career. She finished with 12 kills and 11 digs, plus an ace and a block. Alexia Cornea added 10 kills. As a team, the Lions hit .144, finishing with 33 kills on 104 swings.
Claire Mo led the team with 13 assists and an ace. Delaney Seaman had 10 digs and two service aces. She now has 90 career aces, making her the fourth player in Columbia history to reach 90+.
Cornell (11-6, 7-1 Ivy) finished with 42 kills on 100 swings for a .260 attack percentage. Sophomore middle blocker Mackenzie Parsons led the charge for the Big Red with a match-high 18 kills on 26 swings. Ava Bogan joined Parsons in double figures, finishing with 10 kills on 17 swings.
In the opening frame, Columbia kept pace early, with Maynulet recording kills that kept the Lions within reach. Cornell gradually built its advantage, using a scoring run to move ahead 11-7 before extending the lead to 16-9. Maynulet and Cornea helped Columbia respond, but Cornell maintained control and closed out the set, 25-18.
The Lions delivered their closest set of the match in the second. The Lions jumped out to an early 5-2 lead following a Madison Hsieh service ace. A 4-0 run by the Big Red cut the Lions' lead to one, 11-10. Maynulet and Danica Nordlicht's block sparked a 4-0 run for the Lions, who went into the media timeout leading 15-10.
The teams continued trading points, with Columbia breaking a 20-20 tie on a Maynulet kill. With Columbia leading 23-22, Cornell took the next three points to take the set 25-23.
In the third and final set, Columbia opened competitively, with the teams tied 3-3 before the Big Red moved ahead 6-4. The Lions rallied back and took an 11-10 lead on a Cornell attack error.
Cornell then used a five-point run to build a 16-11 lead and extend it to 18-11. Columbia continued to battle, with Maynulet and Charlotte Gravlee contributing kills, but Cornell held on to secure the 25-20 set and complete the sweep.
UP NEXT
The Lions return to action next Friday when the Penn Quakers come to Levien Gym. First serve between the Lions and the Quakers is scheduled for 6 p.m.
FOLLOWING THE LIONS
For the latest on Columbia volleyball, follow @CULionsVB on Twitter and Instagram, and on the web at GoColumbiaLions.com.
Players Mentioned
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/ Volleyball
OPP
/ Volleyball
DS/L
/ Volleyball
OH
/ Volleyball
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/ Volleyball
MB
/ Volleyball
DS/S
/ VolleyballTeam Stats
CU
CU
Kills
42
33
Errors
16
18
Attempts
100
104
Hitting %
.260
.144
Points
59.0
46.0
Assists
37
29
Aces
10
6
Blocks
7
7
Game Leaders
Kills
12
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
3
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
2
Aces
0
Blocks
2
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