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Paul Quinn Falls to Our Lady of the Lake in Three-Set Battle

San Antonio, TX — Paul Quinn College (10-6, 3-2) faced off against Our Lady of the Lake University (9-7, 2-1) on September 27, 2024, at the OLLU Mabee Gym. Despite a strong effort, the Tigers fell in straight sets (25-16, 25-18, 27-25) to the Saints, who displayed a potent offense and solid defense throughout the match.

Paul Quinn Falls to Our Lady of the Lake in Three-Set Battle
Box Score
September 27, 2024

Set 1: Saints Establish Early Control

Our Lady of the Lake was strong in the first set, establishing dominance with a .343 hitting percentage. The Saints capitalized on Paul Quinn's errors and racked up 15 kills. Paul Quinn struggled to find their rhythm offensively, hitting just .033 in the opening set. Carrie Weston led the Tigers' efforts with 12 kills, but it wasn't enough as the Saints took the first set 25-16.

Set 2: Tigers Battle, Saints Pull Away

The second set saw Paul Quinn improve offensively, hitting .350, but Our Lady of the Lake continued to apply pressure, recording another 15 kills with only three errors. The Tigers managed to keep the set close early on, but critical serves and blocks by the Saints, especially from players like Camila Ramirez and Mia Dorsey, helped OLLU extend their lead. The Saints eventually closed out the set 25-18.

Set 3: A Tight Finish

The third set was the most competitive of the match, with both teams trading points and momentum swings. Paul Quinn kept pace with OLLU thanks to improved play from Brittany Brown-Riddick, who finished the match with three kills and two block assists. However, key late kills from OLLU's Mia Dorsey, who led the team with 10 kills, and Victoria Urbanczyk, who added seven kills, helped the Saints edge out the Tigers in a nail-biting 27-25 finish.

Key Players

  • Paul Quinn: Carrie Weston led the Tigers with 12 kills, while A'Niyah Harrison added four kills and nine digs. Setter Teasia Cooks facilitated the offense with 12 assists, and Spirit Phipps contributed two kills and a block.
  • Our Lady of the Lake: Mia Dorsey stood out for the Saints, recording 10 kills with a .304 hitting percentage. Camila Ramirez and Victoria Urbanczyk each had seven kills, while setter Lauren Reynard tallied 22 assists. The Saints also saw solid serving, with six aces spread across multiple players.

Team Comparison

  • Paul Quinn: The Tigers struggled to find consistency, hitting .141 overall. They also had difficulty at the service line, committing six service errors, and were out-blocked by OLLU. Their defense saw moments of strength, with 39 digs, but they couldn't capitalize offensively.
  • Our Lady of the Lake: The Saints were much more efficient on the attack, finishing with a .333 hitting percentage and 49 total kills. They controlled the match with both offensive power and defensive plays, including 34 digs and two blocks.

Final Thoughts

Paul Quinn will look to bounce back after this tough road loss as they prepare for their next match. Despite the defeat, the Tigers showed flashes of potential, particularly in the final set, and will aim to build on that as they continue their season.

Final Score: Our Lady of the Lake 3, Paul Quinn 0 (25-16, 25-18, 27-25)