BRISTOL, Tenn. – In a dramatic five-set match at the Student Center Complex, King University Women's Volleyball (8-5, 3-3 Conference Carolinas) narrowly defeated Young Harris (6-7, 0-6 Conference Carolinas) with set scores of 28-26, 25-21, 20-25, 21-25, 15-11. The match kept the fans in attendance on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
Set-by-Set Recap:
The opening set set the tone for the evening, as both teams battled through 14 ties and 5 lead changes before King secured a hard-fought 28-26 victory. King carried the momentum into the second set, winning 25-21, but Young Harris responded with resilience, taking the third and fourth sets 25-20 and 25-21, respectively, forcing a decisive fifth.
In the final set, King surged late, executing key plays to clinch the set 15-11 and seal the match 3-2.
Young Harris Highlights:
- Piper Duckworth led the Mountain Lions with 13 kills on .387 hitting, adding 4 digs and 13.0 points.
- Amya Dryden posted 12 kills, 13 digs, and 16.0 points, demonstrating strong all-around play.
- Alexa Berry chipped in 7 kills with an impressive .429 hitting percentage and contributed 9.5 points.
- Lyza Thigpen dished out 28 assists and added 10 digs and 3 service aces.
- The team recorded 48 kills, 43 assists, and 77 digs, showing determination on both offense and defense.
King Highlights:
Match Notes:
- The contest featured 41 total ties and 18 lead changes, reflecting the tight competition throughout.
- Both teams were aggressive at the net, combining for 28 total blocks.
Up Next:
King will continue Conference Carolinas action on Saturday, September 26, with a home match against Southern Wesleyan. The match is set for a 2:00 PM first serve at the Student Center Complex in Bristol, Tenn.
