Bristol, Tenn. – The King University women's volleyball team opened Conference Carolinas play on Wednesday evening but came up short against North Greenville, falling in straight sets inside the Student Center Complex. The Crusaders controlled the match from start to finish, earning a 3–0 victory behind efficient hitting and steady defensive play.
North Greenville (5–4, 1–0 Conference Carolinas) hit .301 as a team and limited King (5–3, 0–1 Conference Carolinas) to just 26 kills on .019 hitting. The Crusaders took the match 25–10, 25–13, 25–22.
Match Summary
North Greenville set the tone early, using a 13-kill opening set to pull away 25–10. The Crusaders continued their momentum in the second frame, hitting .355 and capitalizing on King errors to take a 25–13 win. The Tornado responded with their strongest set in the third, tallying 14 kills and pushing NGU deep into the frame, but the Crusaders closed out the match 25–22.
King Highlights
Despite the loss, King showed resilience in the final set, improving its offensive rhythm and defensive pressure to keep the frame tight.
North Greenville Leaders
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Samantha Ball paced NGU with 9 kills on .429 hitting.
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Anna Fiddelke added 9 kills and 11 points.
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Allison Ball directed the offense with 22 assists and 11 digs.
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The Crusaders totaled 34 kills, 51 digs, and 10 blocks.
Inside the Matchup
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North Greenville 3, King (TN) 0 Scores: 25–10, 25–13, 25–22
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Site: Student Center Complex (Bristol, Tenn.)
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Date: September 9, 2026
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Attendance: 145
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Time: 6:24 PM
Team Stats
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King: 26 kills, 45 digs, 6 blocks
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North Greenville: 34 kills, 51 digs, 10 blocks
Up Next
King returns home on Friday, September 11 at 7 PM to continue Conference Carolinas play against Barton.
