Paul Quinn Tops Southwest in Four Sets
Dallas, Texas – October 5, 2024 – The Paul Quinn Tigers continued their strong season by defeating the Southwest Mustangs in four sets, winning 25-12, 23-25, 25-22, 25-17 in a midday matchup. The victory brings Paul Quinn’s record to 11-7 overall and 5-3 in conference play, while Southwest drops to 1-9 (1-7).
Set-by-Set Breakdown
Paul Quinn came out swinging, dominating the first set with a 25-12 win. They recorded 10 kills on a .200 hitting percentage, capitalizing on Southwest's offensive struggles. The Mustangs tallied only 7 kills and had a negative hitting percentage of -.083.
Southwest found some rhythm in the second set, winning 25-23. They improved their offensive efficiency with 16 kills on a .314 hitting percentage, led by Aniaya Odom, Amaiya Williams, and Starlett Hoyuela. Despite maintaining pressure, Paul Quinn committed crucial errors, allowing Southwest to seize momentum.
The third set was highly contested, with both teams exchanging points until Paul Quinn edged Southwest 25-22. Errors plagued both sides, but Paul Quinn's defense and timely blocking from Laila Beck and Miya Harper proved critical.
Paul Quinn surged ahead in the fourth and final set with a commanding 25-17 win. Carrie Weston led the charge with an impressive 25 kills on a .420 hitting percentage, contributing 25 points overall. Southwest's hitting percentage dropped to .000, hampered their ability to stay in the game.
Standout Performers
For Paul Quinn, Carrie Weston was the standout star, putting on an offensive clinic with 25 kills and a .420 hitting percentage. A'Niyah Harrison added 9 kills and 18 digs, contributing offensively and defensively. Laila Beck was instrumental at the net with 7 kills and 5 blocks, while Spirit Phipps and Ashley Sanchez chipped in with key serves and defensive play.
On Southwest's side, Aniaya Odom and Amaiya Williams led with 7 kills each, while Danna Gamez recorded 9 points from her attack. However, the Mustangs struggled with efficiency, hitting .056 overall and tallying more errors than kills in two of the four sets. Maya Morales contributed 11 digs, but it wasn't enough to hold off the Tigers' attack.
Key Stats
- Paul Quinn: 50 kills, 25 errors, .191 hitting percentage
- Southwest: 31 kills, 31 errors, .056 hitting percentage
- Digs: Paul Quinn (64), Southwest (48)
- Blocks: Paul Quinn (14 total blocks), Southwest (9 total blocks)
Looking Ahead
Paul Quinn will look to keep the momentum going as they face conference rival Texas College next week. Southwest, meanwhile, will seek to regroup and find their second win of the season in an upcoming home match against Langston University.
With only a few matches left in the season, both teams must fine-tune their game as they vie for stronger conference standings.