BRISTOL, Tenn. – The King University women's volleyball team put up a determined fight but came up just short against Southern Wesleyan, falling 3-1 (25-23, 21-25, 22-25, 22-25) in front of an enthusiastic home crowd at the Student Center Complex. The match, played before 173 fans, featured fierce rallies and standout performances on both sides.
Set-by-set recap
The Tornado started strong, taking the opening set 25-23 behind solid attacking from Capri Johnson and Cameron Martin. Southern Wesleyan responded by edging out the next three sets, each tightly contested and featuring multiple ties and momentum swings. King fought to the last point, never letting the Warriors pull away easily.
King highlights
- Cameron Martin powered the offense with 15 kills and 19 digs, leading the Tornado with 17.5 points.
- Capri Johnson was efficient at the net with 13 kills on .290 hitting, while also contributing defensively.
- Avery Schwieger added 10 kills, and Isabella Statzer chipped in 7 kills with a .353 hitting percentage.
- Ella Kiser orchestrated the attack with 23 assists, and Amaya Hall provided 22 assists and solid defense with 9 digs.
- The Tornado defense was relentless, racking up 83 digs, with Johnson, Martin, and Singleton leading the way.
King finished with 58 kills, 54 assists, and 83 digs, showing grit and teamwork throughout the match. The Tornado matched Southern Wesleyan nearly point for point in every set, demonstrating progress as conference play continues.