Paul Quinn Sweeps Harris-Stowe in Dominant Fashion
Little Rock, AR (Mims Gymnasium) – August 31, 2024 — Paul Quinn College rolled past Harris-Stowe State University with a straight-sets victory (25-10, 25-23, 25-19) early Saturday morning, maintaining their momentum from the previous day's matches. The Tigers showcased excellent attacking efficiency and teamwork to stay unbeaten in the Little Rock Classic
First Set: Paul Quinn Dominates Early
Paul Quinn wasted no time asserting dominance in the first set, winning comfortably 25-10. Led by Carrie Weston, who delivered 14 kills on a .444 hitting percentage, the Tigers overwhelmed Harris-Stowe's defense. A'Niyah Harrison also contributed significantly with 10 kills while maintaining an impressive .400 hitting percentage. Harris-Stowe struggled offensively, hitting a negative percentage of -.059, unable to find a rhythm against Paul Quinn's solid defense.
Second Set: Harris-Stowe Puts Up a Fight
The second set saw Harris-Stowe respond with improved play, pushing Paul Quinn to the limit. Trinity Edison led the Hornets with 9 kills and a service ace, while Anyla Watson stood out with 10 kills and an impressive .474 hitting percentage. Harris-Stowe even took a 23-22 lead late in the set, but Paul Quinn's poise under pressure helped them edge out a 25-23 win.
Third Set: Paul Quinn Closes Out Strong
Despite Harris-Stowe continuing to fight, Paul Quinn took control in the third set. The Tigers' balanced attack, featuring key performances from Weston and JaQuelle Felton, proved too much for the Hornets to handle. Felton finished the match with 7 kills and an efficient .300 hitting percentage, helping Paul Quinn clinch the set 25-19 and secure the 3-0 sweep.
Player Highlights
- Paul Quinn:
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- Carrie Weston: 14 kills, .444 hitting percentage
- A'Niyah Harrison: 10 kills, 8 digs, .400 hitting percentage
- Ashley Sanchez: 10 digs, 2 aces
- JaQuelle Felton: 7 kills, .300 hitting percentage
- Teasia Cooks: 24 assists, 8 digs
- Harris-Stowe:
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- Anyla Watson: 10 kills, .474 hitting percentage
- Trinity Edison: 9 kills, 1 ace
- Kyla McReynolds: 2 aces, 8 digs
Match Stats
- Paul Quinn Hitting Percentage: .271
- Harris-Stowe Hitting Percentage: .103
- Service Aces: Paul Quinn (8), Harris-Stowe (5)
With this win, Paul Quinn improved their performance and solidified their presence at the Little Rock Classic, showcasing a balanced attack and solid defense. Harris-Stowe, despite a strong showing in the second set, will look to regroup in their upcoming matches