Central, S.C. – The King University women's volleyball team battled hard on the road Saturday afternoon but came up short against Southern Wesleyan, falling 3–0 inside Tysinger Gymnasium. The Tornado (9–15, 7–10 Conference Carolinas) pushed the Warriors in the final two sets, showing resilience and determination despite the sweep.
Set One
Southern Wesleyan came out strong, hitting .209 as a team to take the opener 25–12. King struggled to find its rhythm offensively but leaned on its defense, with
Faith Morse anchoring the back row.
Set Two
The Tornado regrouped and nearly stole momentum in the second frame. Behind the steady setting of
Amaya Hall and timely kills from
Isabel Krick and
Gracia Love, King kept the set tight before the Warriors edged out a 25–22 win.
Set Three
King refused to go quietly, trading points throughout a tense third set.
Princess Emma Oluwa and
Riley Nelson provided sparks at the net, while
Morse and
Kylie Love kept rallies alive with scrappy defense. Despite the effort, Southern Wesleyan held on 25–22 to close the match.
Match Highlights
- Final Score: Southern Wesleyan 3, King 0 (25–12, 25–22, 25–22)
- Kills: King 33, Southern Wesleyan 46
- Hitting %: King .083, Southern Wesleyan .157
- Digs: King 91, Southern Wesleyan 94
- Assists: King 28, Southern Wesleyan 41
Individual Standouts – King
Looking Ahead
King's next matchup is set for Wednesday, November 5, on the road at Ferrum College.
