MIDDLEBURY, Vt. — The Williams College volleyball team fell to No. 4 seeded Middlebury, 3-0 (25-22, 30-28, 25-13) in the NESCAC Tournament Quarterfinals on Saturday afternoon at Pepin Gymnasium. 

The Ephs came out strong in the opening set, keeping the score close throughout before Middlebury edged ahead late to take a 25-22 decision. Williams responded in the second set, battling through an extended frame, pushing the set beyond 25 points, but the Panthers ultimately secured a 30-28 victory to take a 2-0 lead.

Middlebury carried its momentum into the third set, to close out the match with a 25-13 win.

Tatum Baker and Chidimma Obi led the Williams offense with seven kills apiece, while Keely Campuzano added five kills. Eve Kaplan anchored the Ephs defensively with 22 digs, while Morgan Daetz and Emily Cao each recorded 12 assists. 

Obi and Clara Massey led Williams at the net with two blocks apiece, and Maya Thompson contributed two service aces.

Williams finishes the 2026 season with a 12-12 overall record, earning the No. 5 seed in the NESCAC Tournament and making another appearance in the conference postseason.