Xavier Gators defeat Casteel Colts in straight sets without Tessa Larkin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 3:38 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Xavier Gators defeated the Casteel Colts in straight sets on September 15, improving their record to 5-0. Despite the absence of star player Tessa Larkin, who sat out the match, sophomore Sahmone Wadsworth led the Gators' offense. Casteel struggled to mount an effective attack, with standout junior outside hitter Saydie Vega limited to nine kills. The Gators are set to face Archbishop Mittin next on September 17.
- •Xavier won 25-21, 25-11, 25-14 against Casteel.
- •Tessa Larkin was in uniform but did not play.
- •Casteel's overall record now stands at 12-4.
- •Next, Xavier meets Archbishop Mittin on September 17.
- •Casteel will also compete at the Durango Fall Classic.
- 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Xavier improves to 5-0 against Casteel as star player sits out
"The Xavier Gators defeated the Casteel Colts at home in straight sets while star player Tessa Larkin sat out the game.
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