Philadelphia, PA- The Philadelphia University women's volleyball team (23-2, 11-1 CACC) picked up their ninth-straight win 3-0 over city foe the University of the Sciences (6-10, 6-5 CACC) on Thursday night.

Set scores were: 25-21, 25-22 and 25-22.

Senior outside-hitter Celena Rendon (San Antonio, TX/ Tom C. Clark) led her squad with 12 kills, 16 digs and two block assists.  Freshman outside-hitter Danielle Carney (Thousand Oaks, CA/ Thousand Oaks) had a solid outing with six kills and 11 digs, and fellow rookie setter/libero Mary Mancuso (Granby, MA/ Holyoke Catholic) added 18 digs and two service aces for good measure.

PhilaU junior setter Lauren Hoover (New Baltimore, MI/Anchor Bay) had a team-high 20 set assists on the night to go with five digs. 

The Lady Rams continue their road trip with a Saturday (10/17) contest at Georgian Court at 11:00 a.m., followed by a 1:00 p.m. date with Dowling College.