Spartanburg, S.C. - The King University women's volleyball team went toe-to-toe with one of the Conference Carolinas leaders, pushing Converse to the limit in a four-set battle before falling 3-1 (25-22, 20-25, 20-25, 25-27) Wednesday night at the Tom & Tracy Hannah Gymnasium in Spartanburg, S.C. The Tornado showed grit and determination, nearly forcing a decisive fifth set in a match that featured 33 tie scores and 17 lead changes across four sets.
Match recap: King started strong, claiming the opening set 25-22 behind balanced offense and timely defense. Converse responded by taking the next two sets, but the Tornado stayed right with the Valkyries, keeping both frames within five points. The fourth set was a classic, with both teams exchanging leads until Converse edged out King 27-25 to close the match.
Capri Johnson led the Tornado with 12 kills on .429 hitting and contributed two block assists.
Cameron Martin added 11 kills and 10 digs for a double-double.
Avery Schwieger hammered 9 kills and had an all-around impact at the net.
Isabella Statzer chipped in 5 kills, 3 aces, and 2 block assists.
King finished with 50 kills and 67 digs, matching the Valkyries in long rallies and showcasing the team's improvement and toughness.
The Tornado return home for Senior Day, hosting Belmont Abbey in their final regular season home match on Saturday, October 24, at 2:00 p.m.
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