Box Score AIKEN, S.C. – After splitting day one of the USC Aiken Invitational the King University women's volleyball team squared off against the hosts to start day two. The Pacers grabbed control early and took the match 3-0 behind a stellar offensive attack.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: USC Aiken 3, King 0 (25-14, 25-23, 25-20)
LOCATION: Convocation Center, Aiken, S.C.
RECORDS: King 3-4, USC Aiken 6-0
HOW IT HAPPENED
- USC Aiken used a 9-1 run to gain a 17-10 advantage in the first set en route to the 25-14 victory.
- The Pacers used another run with the score tied at 7-7 in the second set, going on a 12-2 run to gain separation in the 25-13 set victory.
- In the third set, the Pacers got ahead early and never trailed as they took the sweep with the 25-20 third set win.
- Ashleigh Manke paced the Tornado offense with 12 kills.
- Olivia Underwood dished out 18 assists to lead King.
- Amy Serowski anchored the defense with 12 digs.
FOR THE FOES
- The Pacer offense posted a .302 attack percentage in the match.
- Ashley Diedrich led the way with 14 kills, hitting .458.
- Setter Emily Teelon posted 30 assists.
- Defensively, Shawn Hotson registered 11 digs.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- With her 12 kills, Manke came within one of her career-high which was set last weekend. She has only eclipsed the 10-kill plateau in a match twice in her career.
UP NEXT
- King faces Nova Southeastern University at 2:00 p.m. to conclude play at the USC Aiken Invitational.
- USC Aiken wraps up play against Belmont Abbey College at 4:00 p.m.
