Pembroke, N.C.- The King University Women's Volleyball team faced a tough challenge on Friday night, falling in straight sets (13-25, 13-25, 13-25) to UNC Pembroke at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court in Pembroke, N.C. The Tornado struggled to find offensive rhythm against the high-powered Braves, who improved to 15-6 overall and 10-2 in Conference Carolinas play.
Match Recap:
UNC Pembroke started fast and never let up, using efficient hitting and aggressive serving to control the tempo. King was held to just 20 kills on a .040 hitting percentage, while the Braves tallied 43 kills and hit an impressive .493 as a team. The Tornado showed some fight in the second set, recording nine kills and cutting down on errors, but the Braves' relentless attack proved too much.
King Highlights:
- Cameron Martin led King with 6 kills, while Avery Schwieger added 5 kills and Isabella Statzer chipped in 4 kills on .500 hitting.
- Ella Kiser (8 assists) and Amaya Hall (10 assists, 7 digs) shared setting duties.
- The Tornado picked up 21 digs, with multiple players contributing defensively.
- Statzer, Martin, and Schwieger each added points at the net, but King could not match the Braves' offensive efficiency.
With the loss, King drops to 9-9 overall and 4-7 in conference play.
Up Next:
The Tornado continue their road swing in Conference Carolinas, taking on Francis Marion in Florence, S.C., on Saturday, October 10, at 1:00 PM.
