Bristol, Tenn. – The King University women's volleyball team battled through momentum swings and pressure moments on Friday night, ultimately defeating Barton in a tightly contested five-set match. King controlled the early frames, dropped the third, and rallied late to secure the 25–23, 25–17, 18–25, 25–27, 17–15 victory.
King (6–3, 1–1 Conference Carolinas) hit .246 as a team and posted 67 kills, while Barton (2–7, 0–2 Conference Carolinas) countered with 52 kills on .166 hitting. The Tornado also held edges in digs (81–65) and total points (85–77).
Match Summary
King opened strong, hitting .314 in the first set and using balanced scoring to edge Barton 25–23. The Tornado continued their momentum in the second, firing at a .379 clip and pulling away 25–17.
Barton responded in the third, tightening its block and limiting King's rhythm to take an 18–25 win. The fourth set became the tightest frame of the night, featuring six tie scores and three lead changes. Barton outlasted King 27–25 to force a decisive fifth.
The Tornado regrouped in the final set, overcoming Barton's early push and sealing the match 17–15 behind clutch swings from Cameron Martin and Avery Schwieger.
King Highlights
King totaled 14 blocks, 10 aces, and 81 digs in the win.
Barton Leaders
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Bailey McIntyre powered the Bulldogs with 22 kills, 17 digs, and 33 points.
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Petra Mooney added 9 kills and 9 points.
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Brenna Hasey contributed 5 kills on .286 hitting.
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Paige Bagwell tallied 22 assists and 8 digs.
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Kylie Simpson anchored the defense with 16 digs.
Barton finished with 12 total blocks, 18 aces, and 65 digs.
Inside the Matchup
King (TN) 3, Barton 2 Scores: 25–23, 25–17, 18–25, 25–27, 17–15 Site: Student Center Complex (Bristol, Tenn.) Date: September 11, 2026 Attendance: 110 Time: 7:06 PM
Team Stats
King: 67 kills, 81 digs, 14 blocks, 10 aces Barton: 52 kills, 65 digs, 12 blocks, 18 aces
Up Next
King returns home on Saturday, September 12 at 12 PM to continue Conference Carolinas play against Chowan.
