Seniors leave their mark on Volleyball’s 2026 season
By Paige Apps, Sports Reporter
The Canisius volleyball team celebrated four members of its senior class Saturday as the Golden Griffins closed out their 2026 home schedule against Marist at the Koessler Athletic Center.
Although the Griffs fell to Siena in five sets Friday and were swept by the Red Foxes on Saturday, the weekend provided an opportunity to recognize seniors Hannah Kos, Azoria Davis, Brenda Reynaga and redshirt junior Julia Lenik for their contributions to the program.
Each player has made an impact in a different way, helping lead the Griffs through a competitive Metro Conference schedule.
Kos has been one of Canisius’ key offensive contributors throughout the season. The senior has delivered several standout performances, including a career–high 18 kills against Manhattan on Oct. 10. She also recorded her first career double–double against Iona, finishing with 17 kills and 12 digs. Against Marist on Saturday, Kos led the Griffs with nine kills while posting a season–high .444 hitting percentage.
Davis has made an impact on both sides of the ball, providing offensive production while contributing defensively. The senior recorded a career–high 15 kills and 10 digs against Saint Peter’s earlier in the season. She followed that performance with another double–double against Manhattan, collecting 16 kills and 10 digs. Davis also contributed 10 kills and 12 digs in Friday’s five–set match against Siena.
Reynaga has been a steady presence in the back row and one of the team’s most consistent defensive players. The senior joined the Golden Griffins’ squad last season when she transferred in from in–state Binghamton for her junior season. Reynaga reached a major career milestone earlier this season when she recorded her 1,000th career dig against Valparaiso. She continued to anchor the Canisius defense throughout conference play, recording a season–high 31 digs against Iona and 26 digs against Siena on Friday. Reynaga also led the Griffs with 11 digs in Saturday’s home finale against Marist.
Lenik, a redshirt junior outside hitter who transferred in from Towson last year, was also recognized during the Senior Day ceremony. She has been an important part of the Canisius offense, providing consistency at the net throughout the season. Lenik recorded 13 kills and nine digs in the Griffs’ four–set victory over Merrimack on Oct. 17. She also contributed 12 kills against Niagara in the team’s Battle of the Bridge victory, and added seven kills and six digs in Saturday’s game.
Together, the four players have helped shape the team’s identity through their experience, leadership and contributions on the court. Their individual accomplishments have been an important part of a season that has featured several competitive five–set matches and key conference victories.
With the home schedule complete, Canisius now turns its attention to the final two matches of the regular season. The Blue and Gold will travel to face conference–leading Fairfield on Friday, Nov. 13, before closing out the season against Sacred Heart on Saturday, Nov. 14.
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