Rutgers sweeps Rider to finish weekend homestand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 12:17 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Rutgers completed a three-set sweep of Rider on Saturday night at home, winning 25-20, 25-18, 25-15. The team achieved a.378 hitting percentage despite missing regulars Skylar George and Imani Howell from the rotation. Zharia Harris-Waddy led the effort with 10 kills and no errors on 12 attempts, while Natalie Robinson contributed five blocks. Rutgers took command early, securing the first set after an initial deadlock and never relinquishing the lead in the subsequent two frames. Kenzie Dyrstad provided 11 digs and three aces during the victory. The win marks the end of the team's recent homestand, following previous contests against Stony Brook and Delaware.
- •Rutgers defeated Rider in straight sets with scores of 25-20, 25-18, and 25-15.
- •Zharia Harris-Waddy led all players with 10 kills and a.833 hitting percentage.
- •The Scarlet Knights maintained a.378 team hitting percentage throughout the match.
- •Kenzie Dyrstad recorded three aces and 11 digs for the defense.
- •Natalie Robinson recorded one solo block and four block assists.
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Volleyball Sweeps Rider To Close The Homestand, With Half A New Rotation On The Floor
"Zharia Harris-Waddy hit .833, Natalie Robinson put up five blocks, and the Scarlet Knights hit .378 without Skylar George or Imani Howell in the box score.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NCAAF•Sep 13, 2026, 1:54 AMUSC vs Louisiana live grades: Winners, losers as Trojans play Ragin' Cajuns in LA
College Sports•Sep 13, 2026, 1:54 AMTennessee football DL Daevin Hobbs suffers injury vs Georgia Tech
NCAAF•Sep 13, 2026, 1:51 AMAlabama Rolls Past Kentucky
NCAAF•Sep 13, 2026, 1:51 AMOur opposition to the Protect College Sports Act prompted a phone call from Randy Levine
College SportsCollege Sports•Sep 13, 2026, 1:47 AMMSU defense show flaws without Jordan Hall, but return imminent
College Sports•Sep 13, 2026, 1:46 AMLights at TDECU Stadium briefly go out during UH's game vs. Southern