Paul Quinn Sweeps Southwestern Christian in Straight Sets
Dallas, Texas – Paul Quinn College (7-4) cruised past Southwestern Christian (2-6) in straight sets (25-13, 25-12, 25-13) on September 10, 2024, at Dallas, Texas. The Tigers showcased a dominant offensive performance, hitting .344 as a team, while Southwestern Christian struggled with a negative attack percentage of -.012.
Paul Quinn came out strong in the opening set, hitting .258 with 14 kills, and followed up with an impressive .517 hitting percentage in the second set. The Tigers' balanced attack was led by Carrie Weston, who recorded 10 kills on 19 attempts (.421), and JaQuelle Felton, who added 8 kills with a match-high .583 hitting percentage.
Southwestern Christian, meanwhile, had trouble finding consistency throughout the match. Kloe Booker-Searcy led the Eagles with 7 digs but struggled offensively with 2 kills on 26 attempts, finishing with a hitting percentage of -.192.
Key Performers:
- Paul Quinn: A'Niyah Harrison recorded 7 kills, 17 digs, and 1 service ace. Felton contributed 8 kills, while setter Teasia Cooks dished out 35 assists and added 5 digs. Laila Beck tallied 6 kills and 2 service aces, finishing with 9.5 points.
- Southwestern Christian: Simona Georgieva managed 4 kills and 2 assists, while Paige McGee contributed 9 assists and 7 digs. However, the Eagles' offense struggled to maintain momentum, with multiple players finishing with negative hitting percentages.
Paul Quinn's defense was also impressive, as they held Southwestern Christian to just 15 kills and forced 16 attack errors. The Tigers tallied 49 digs and 6 total blocks, controlling the net and limiting Southwestern Christian's offensive opportunities.
The victory improved Paul Quinn's record to 7-4, while Southwestern Christian fell to 2-6. Paul Quinn will look to continue their winning streak in their next match, while Southwestern Christian aims to regroup and correct their offensive woes.
Team Stats:
- Paul Quinn: 46 kills, 49 digs, 44 assists, 5 aces, 6 blocks
- Southwestern Christian: 15 kills, 32 digs, 15 assists, 3 aces