Saturday, October 30
Birmingham, Ala.
5 PM
Samford University
6-17,5-7SoCon
3
vs
1
UNC Greensboro
19-6,8-4SoCon
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Greensboro | 25 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 1 |
| Samford | 16 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Photo by: Chase Cochran | Samford Athletics
Bulldogs Earn Big Conference Win Against UNCG On Senior Night
10.30.21 | Women's Volleyball
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford volleyball team rocked the Pete Hanna Center on senior night with a thrilling 3-1 win over the SoCon second-ranked team UNCG, Saturday.
Box Score (PDF)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Both sides seemed even through the early portions of the first set, but it was the Spartans that went on a run taking a six-point lead into the first media timeout of the night, (15-9). UNCG continued to build a lead despite a Bulldog timeout to try and stave the momentum and closed the opening set 25-16.
The second set was tight from start to finish, with the Bulldogs opening a slim margin heading into the media timeout (15-13). Kenya McQuirter and Lauren Deaton had a monster second frame recording eight and five kills respectively as the Bulldogs opening a 19-16 lead forcing a late UNCG timeout. The Spartans would draw level out of the timeout, but the Bulldog pressure forced several untimely errors from the visitors to seal the second set 25-23.
Despite a back-and-forth opening to the set with the side tied at 13-13, it was all Samford in the middle of the frame. The Bulldogs spread the offense getting production from Kate Wonus and Gracie Lynn Butler, with setter Kayla Keshock adding a pair of kills as the Bulldogs opened a 20-15 advantage forcing a Spartan timeout. Samford was able to quell a UNCG run to take the all-important third set 25-20.
The opening points of the fourth set were a seesaw affair with neither side able to pull away until Samford opened a four-point margin heading into the media timeout. Out of the media break, the Bulldogs went on a 6-0 run with three kills from senior Briana Holmes forcing a desperate UNCG timeout (17-11). However, the Bulldogs continued to extend their lead racing to a 25-16 win in set four closing out the weekend with a senior night victory.
FROM THE BOX SCORE
UP NEXT
For the latest news and information on Samford volleyball, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at SamfordSports.com. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at @SamfordSports (Facebook), @SamfordVB (Instagram) and @SamfordVB (Twitter).
Box Score (PDF)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Both sides seemed even through the early portions of the first set, but it was the Spartans that went on a run taking a six-point lead into the first media timeout of the night, (15-9). UNCG continued to build a lead despite a Bulldog timeout to try and stave the momentum and closed the opening set 25-16.
The second set was tight from start to finish, with the Bulldogs opening a slim margin heading into the media timeout (15-13). Kenya McQuirter and Lauren Deaton had a monster second frame recording eight and five kills respectively as the Bulldogs opening a 19-16 lead forcing a late UNCG timeout. The Spartans would draw level out of the timeout, but the Bulldog pressure forced several untimely errors from the visitors to seal the second set 25-23.
Despite a back-and-forth opening to the set with the side tied at 13-13, it was all Samford in the middle of the frame. The Bulldogs spread the offense getting production from Kate Wonus and Gracie Lynn Butler, with setter Kayla Keshock adding a pair of kills as the Bulldogs opened a 20-15 advantage forcing a Spartan timeout. Samford was able to quell a UNCG run to take the all-important third set 25-20.
The opening points of the fourth set were a seesaw affair with neither side able to pull away until Samford opened a four-point margin heading into the media timeout. Out of the media break, the Bulldogs went on a 6-0 run with three kills from senior Briana Holmes forcing a desperate UNCG timeout (17-11). However, the Bulldogs continued to extend their lead racing to a 25-16 win in set four closing out the weekend with a senior night victory.
FROM THE BOX SCORE
- McQuirter continues to lead the way offensively posting 19 kills against UNCG, with Deaton adding 15.
- Emily Naubert recorded 17 digs for the Bulldog in a huge conference win, with Deaton and Kate Wonus also posting double digits in the category with 13 each.
- Keshock recorded six kills on the night to go along with 43 assists as she set the Bulldog attack.
- For UNCG, Kayla White and Grey Breen had 12 and 11 kills respectively, with White also posting 18 digs.
UP NEXT
- The Bulldogs will continue their defense of the Pete Hanna Center next weekend as they face ETSU on Nov. 5, at 7 PM and Chattanooga Nov. 6 at 7 PM.
For the latest news and information on Samford volleyball, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at SamfordSports.com. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at @SamfordSports (Facebook), @SamfordVB (Instagram) and @SamfordVB (Twitter).
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's VolleyballTeam Stats
UNCG
SU
Kills
43
58
Errors
20
23
Attempts
136
155
Hitting %
.169
.226
Points
57
69
Assists
42
56
Aces
6
4
Blocks
8
7
Game Leaders
Kills
19
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
15
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
3
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