Tigerville, S.C. - The King University Women's Volleyball team battled hard but came up short on the road, dropping a 3-1 decision (21-25, 22-25, 25-20, 16-25) to North Greenville University inside Hayes Gymnasium in Tigerville, S.C. The Conference Carolinas matchup, played before 60 fans, saw the Tornado fight through tightly contested sets, trading momentum with the Trailblazers throughout the night.
Set-by-Set Recap:
North Greenville took control early, edging out King in the first two sets (25-21, 25-22), both featuring multiple ties and lead changes as the Tornado kept pressure on the home side. King responded in the third set, capitalizing on improved attacking to claim a 25-20 win and extend the match. However, North Greenville regrouped in the fourth, closing out the contest with a 25-16 victory.
King Highlights:
- Capri Johnson led the Tornado offense with 9 kills and a .241 hitting percentage, also adding a block assist and 6 digs.
- Isabella Statzer was highly efficient, tallying 7 kills on .538 hitting and contributing 2 aces, 4 block assists, and 12 points.
- Cameron Martin and Haley Harnichar each chipped in 6 kills, with Martin picking up 13 digs and Harnichar adding 2 total blocks.
- Ella Kiser and Amaya Hall set the table, combining for 25 assists. Hall also tallied 14 digs, while Kiser added 2 aces and 5 digs.
- The Tornado defense collected 76 digs, led by Macey Snapp (13), Hall, and Martin, with strong contributions from the entire lineup.
King recorded 36 kills, 34 assists, 8 service aces, and 14 block assists in the match, showing resilience and teamwork in a competitive road environment.
Up Next:
The Tornado return home to Bristol for their next Conference Carolinas matchup, hosting Converse on Friday, October 2, at 7:00 PM.
