Pirates Fall in Four Sets to Temple

November 06, 2026 | Volleyball

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – East Carolina volleyball battled Temple in a four-set match on Friday afternoon, falling 3-1 (19-25, 22-25, 25-23, 23-25) at McGonigle Hall. The Pirates avoided a sweep against the Owls after falling in straight sets in the teams' previous meeting earlier this season.

SET ONE: TEMPLE 25, ECU 19

Temple jumped out to an early 5-0 lead before East Carolina found its rhythm. Ellie Pate sparked the Pirates' response with an ace, while Nina Edwards and Angeles Alderete added kills to cut the deficit to one at 5-4.

Alderete and Aulie Huff kept the offense moving as the Pirates closed the gap, but Temple maintained its advantage. East Carolina finished…