Florence, S.C.- The King University Women's Volleyball team closed out a tough road weekend with a 3-0 setback (13-25, 16-25, 13-25) against Francis Marion at the Smith University Center in Florence, S.C. Now 9-10 overall and 4-8 in Conference Carolinas play, the Tornado are determined to regroup and make a statement in their return to the Student Center Complex.

Match Recap:
Francis Marion came out firing, hitting .583 in the first set and keeping the pressure on with a balanced attack all afternoon. King flashed some competitive moments—especially in the second set—but struggled to find offensive consistency, finishing with 27 kills on 98 attempts for a .051 hitting percentage.

Tornado Highlights:

• Senior Haley Harnichar was a bright spot, posting 5 kills on an impressive .385 hitting.
• Avery Schwieger led the squad with 6 kills. Isabella Statzer also chipped in 5 kills and served up an ace.
• Setters Ella Kiser (11 assists) and Amaya Hall (12 assists) kept the offense moving.
• Cameron Martin added 5 kills and led the back row with 7 digs, while Annabelle Grissom anchored the defense with a team-high 8 digs.

Despite the loss, the Tornado continue to fight and show growth against tough Conference Carolinas opponents. The team is hungry for a bounce-back performance in front of a home crowd.

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King returns home to Bristol for a Tuesday night showdown with Ferrum on October 13 at 6:00 PM. Come out and cheer on your Tornado as they look to get back in the win column! Read Full Article