Wise Bounces Back With Three-Set Victory Over Bladensburg Niyah Newman earns Player of the Match honors as Pumas respond to first defeat. BLADENSBURG, Md. — Wedn

Game #5 Wise Bounces Back With Three-Set Victory Over Bladensburg Niyah Newman earns Player of the Match honors as Pumas respond to first defeat. BLADENSBURG, Md. — Wednesday, September 30, 2026 — Two days after suSering its first loss of the season, Wise returned to the win column Wednesday with a 3-0 victory over Bladensburg. The Pumas defeated the Mustangs, 25-23, 25-19, 25-13, improving to 5-1. Unlike some of Wise's earlier straight-set victories, the opening set was closely contested. Bladensburg pushed the Pumas to the final points before Wise secured a 25-23 victory. The Pumas created more separation in the second set, winning 25-19, and closed the match with a 25-13 performance in the third. Lalah Washington led Wise with nine kills, while Niyah Newman added eight kills with a .267 hitting percentage. Newman was selected Wise's Player of the Match. The Pumas also recorded 24 serving aces, 43 digs and 21 assists, according to the reported team totals. The victory came at an important point in the season. Wise had entered the week unbeaten before Eleanor Roosevelt delivered a convincing straight-set defeat on September 28. Against Bladensburg, the Pumas responded by winning all three sets, including a competitive opener that required composure down the stretch. Bladensburg fell to 2-2. Wise was scheduled to host Parkdale on October 5. DMV Volley Takeaway: The Pumas demonstrated an important ability to recover from adversity. Newman's eight kills and the team's 24 reported serving aces helped Wise regain momentum after its first defeat. Final Score: Wise 3, Bladensburg 0 Set scores: 25-23, 25-19, 25-13. SEO Tags: Wise vs Bladensburg Volleyball 2026, Niyah Newman, Lalah Washington, Wise Pumas Volleyball, Prince George's County Volleyball, DMV Volley, SASN.TV