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Greensboro GBORO 17-7, 10-4 USA South
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Game Recap: Women's Volleyball | | Matthew Shealy

Monarchs Shine in Come–From–Behind Win Versus Greensboro

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.  After dropping two out of the first three sets, the Methodist volleyball team earned wins in the fourth and fifth sets on Saturday to clinch victory over Greensboro College. The Monarchs preserved their unbeaten record at home, which now stands at 5–0 on the season.  

JUST THE FACTS
Final scores: Methodist def. Greensboro, 3-2 (24-26, 26-24, 16-25, 25-15, 16-14)
Records: Methodist 19-4 (10-3 USA South), Greensboro 17-7 (10-4 USA South)
Location: March F. Riddle Center; Fayetteville, North Carolina

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Methodist won the first three points of the first set and possessed the lead up until Greensboro's set point. Freshmen Carlyn Tanis and Railyn Fowler combined for eight kills as the Monarchs reached a 24–21 advantage, but the Pride produced five straight points to take the set.
  • Trading points back and forth, the Monarchs reached a 20–16 lead in the second set after a five–point run that included two kills by Jamie Holton, two kills by Jeanana Fowler, and a service ace by Jessie Gober. Seven of the next eight points fell in favor of Greensboro, prompting a Methodist timeout. Down by two, the Monarchs won five of the last six points - including back–to–back kills by Mahala Carter on the final two points - to claim the set.
  • The third set was by far the worst for the Monarchs as the Pride charged ahead with a 10–2 lead. Methodist never challenged for the lead, finishing the set with a .100 hitting percentage.
  • Keeping the Monarchs competitive in the fourth set, Savannah Hovander logged six of Methodist's first seven points via kill. With the score tied at 7–7, a five–point run for the Monarchs pushed them far enough in front to comfortably maintain an advantage and force a fifth set.
  • After conceding the first point to Greensboro, Methodist made a statement by earning four points in a row. The Pride tied the score seven times in the fifth set but never captured the lead. With the score even at 14–14, Tanis recorded a kill to get the Monarchs to set point. On the final rally of the game, it was Jeanana Fowler who finished the job, finding open floor in the back left corner of the court to get the kill.
 
MORE TO IT
  • The Monarchs recorded 127 digs in the match, setting a program record for digs in a single game. Methodist's 72 assists also ties a program record, which was originally set at Shenandoah University in 2007.
  • With season highs in kills and digs, freshman Carlyn Tanis posted a double–double with 12 kills and 27 digs.
  • Hannah Hewett continues to reach new heights, recording a career­–best 61 assists. The setter also notched a season–high four kills and tied her season high in digs with 25. Meanwhile, senior libero Blake O'Brien tallied season–highs of 34 digs and eight assists.
  • Savannah Hovander led the team with a season–high 21 kills, while Jamie Holton and Jeanana Fowler both followed closely with 19.
UP NEXT
Methodist travels to Misenheimer on Tuesday for its final road contest of the regular season. The Monarchs will take on the Falcons of Pfeiffer University at 7 p.m.
 
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