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Jamie Holton attacks while teammates watch in awe
Mike Anthony
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N.C. Wesleyan NCWU 1-9, 0-4 USA South
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Winner Methodist MUVB 12-1, 3-0 USA South
N.C. Wesleyan NCWU
1-9, 0-4 USA South
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Final
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Methodist MUVB
12-1, 3-0 USA South
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
N.C. Wesleyan NCWU 15 15 20 (0)
Methodist MUVB 25 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball | | Matthew Shealy

Monarchs Handle Battling Bishops in Straight Sets

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.  Riding a 10–game win streak, the Methodist women's volleyball team protected the home court on Wednesday night, defeating North Carolina Wesleyan University in straight sets. The Monarchs pulled away in all three sets to earn their third victory over a USA South opponent this season.

JUST THE FACTS
Final scores: Methodist def. North Carolina Wesleyan, 3-0 (25-15, 25-15, 25-20)
Records: Methodist 12-1 (3-0 USA South), North Carolina Wesleyan 1-9 (0-4)
Location: March F. Riddle Center; Fayetteville, North Carolina

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • A close battle between the two teams saw the first set reach an 11–11 gridlock. The Monarchs won eight of the next nine points, including two kills and two services aces by junior Jamie Holton. The momentum carried Methodist to a first–set victory, capped off with a service ace by freshman Jessie Gober.
  • In similar fashion, neither team was able to pull away early in the second set, tying the score at 14–14. Then, as if a switch was flipped on for the Monarchs, they claimed 11 of 12 points to coast to another set win. Holton earned kills on four of the final six points, while sisters Jeanana Fowler and Railyn Fowler also contributed kills during the run.
  • With a two–set lead, head coach Eddie Matthews saw an opportunity to utilize two more of his freshmen and offer them some in–game experience. Madison Carter took some reps as a setter for the Monarchs in the third set, while Madyson Loberger provided a fresh arm at the hitter position. Carter tallied six assists and three digs, while Loberger recorded a kill. Exactly as the Monarchs did in the first set, they turned an 11–11 score into a 19–12 lead, winning eight of nine points. This time, the Battling Bishops showed more resiliency, but Methodist remained poised and completed the three–set sweep.
MORE TO IT
  • The Monarchs produced an impressive hitting percentage of .376 on the match, with Jeanana Fowler leading the team with an insane .588. The middle hitter had 11 kills with just one error on 17 attacks.
  • Averaging 16.33 kills per set, the Monarchs outperformed their average, which was 13.78 entering Wednesday's contest.
  • Three Monarchs finished with double–digit kills as Jamie Holton led the way with 18. Meanwhile, Hannah Hewett earned her eighth double–double of the season, logging 30 assists and 18 digs. Blake O'Brien finished with a match–high 20 digs.
UP NEXT
Methodist will face a challenging opponent in Southern Virginia on Saturday as the Monarchs travel to Buena Vista, Virginia for the noon match.
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