Paul Quinn Volleyball Suffers 3-0 Defeat Against Evangel (MO)

First Set: A Close Battle

The match started with a tightly contested first set. Paul Quinn showed resilience, keeping the scoreline close, but ultimately fell short at 23-25. Despite a strong start, the team struggled to maintain momentum against a well-prepared Evangel squad.

Evangel Dominates the Second and Third Sets

The following sets saw a clear shift in momentum. Evangel (MO) took full control of the game, showcasing superior offensive and defensive strategies. The second set ended 10-25, with Evangel demonstrating a commanding performance. Paul Quinn faced difficulties breaking through Evangel's defense, leading to a significant point deficit. The third set saw a similar pattern, with Evangel closing the match at 8-25.

Key Performances

Paul Quinn:

• A'Niyah Harrison led the Tigers with 5 kills on 22 attempts, ending with a hitting percentage of .136. She was also solid defensively, with seven digs.
• Laila Beck contributed 4 kills but struggled with a hitting percentage of -.071.
• Brooklyn Sanders also tallied 4 kills, but her hitting percentage was -.067, reflecting the team's challenges in attacking efficiency.
• Teasia Cooks provided stability with seven assists and led the team in digs with 14, showing solid defensive efforts.

Despite these individual efforts, Paul Quinn's overall hitting percentage was disappointing -.074, reflecting difficulties in converting offensive plays into points. The team committed 25 errors, heavily impacting their chances of securing a set.