Paul Quinn Proves Too Much For Southwest In 3-0 Victory
On October 4th, 2024, Southwest faced Paul Quinn College in a hard-fought volleyball match. Unfortunately for Southwest, the team fell short, losing in three sets (20-25, 24-26, 15-25). Despite their best efforts, Southwest’s record dropped to 1-9 overall and 1-7 in conference play, while Paul Quinn improved to 11-7 overall and 5-3 in the conference.
Match Breakdown
Paul Quinn's offense was sharp throughout the match, posting an overall hitting percentage of .271 compared to Southwest's .089. Paul Quinn dominated the first set with a .282 attack percentage, taking it 25-20. Southwest tried to rally in the second set, pushing it to the wire, but Paul Quinn prevailed 26-24. In the final set, Paul Quinn sealed the victory with a 25-15 win, backed by a strong .286 hitting percentage.
Standout Performers
For Southwest, Danna Gamez led the team offensively with 8 kills and a .174 hitting percentage, while Amaiya Williams followed with 5 kills and a .400 hitting percentage. Despite their efforts, Southwest's attack struggled overall, with the team posting 22 kills against 23 errors across the match.
Paul Quinn's offense was anchored by A'Niyah Harrison, who notched 12 kills on 29 attempts with a .310 hitting percentage. Carrie Weston also contributed 10 kills with an impressive .474 hitting percentage, while Laila Beck posted 7 kills and a match-high .636 hitting percentage. Teasia Cooks was instrumental in setting up the offense, dishing out 20 assists.
Defensive Play
Southwest managed 47 digs on the defensive side, with Maya Morales leading the way with 9. Alyssa Barrera was also a key contributor, racking up 12 digs. Meanwhile, Paul Quinn recorded 42 digs as a team, with Kristen Williams and A'Niyah Harrison each contributing 7 digs.
In terms of blocking, Paul Quinn's Brooklyn Sanders was a standout at the net, recording 1 solo block and 2 block assists. Laila Beck also chipped in with 4 block assists, helping Paul Quinn control the net.
Serving and Errors
Both teams struggled with service errors, as Southwest committed 8 and Paul Quinn committed 7. However, Paul Quinn capitalized on key moments, with Ashley Sanchez and A'Niyah Harrison each recording an ace. Southwest's Starlett Hoyuela led the team with 3 service aces.
Conclusion
Paul Quinn's balanced offensive attack and consistent defense proved too much for Southwest, as they secured the straight-set victory. Southwest will look to rebound from this tough loss and improve their execution, especially in their attack and serving game.