Paul Quinn Dominates Huston-Tillotson in Straight Sets
Paul Quinn College put on an impressive display of volleyball prowess, sweeping Huston-Tillotson in three straight sets on Saturday afternoon. The match, held at the Branch Gymnasium, saw Paul Quinn improve their season record to 11-10 overall and 8-8 in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC), while Huston-Tillotson fell to 5-22 overall and 4-12 in the RRAC.
Austin, Texas (Branch Gymnasium) - November 4, 2023
Paul Quinn College put on an impressive display of volleyball prowess, sweeping Huston-Tillotson in three straight sets on Saturday afternoon. The match, held at the Branch Gymnasium, saw Paul Quinn improve their season record to 11-10 overall and 8-8 in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC), while Huston-Tillotson fell to 5-22 overall and 4-12 in the RRAC.
Match Summary
- Paul Quinn (11-10, 8-8 RRAC): 3 sets
- Huston-Tillotson (5-22, 4-12 RRAC): 0 sets
Set Scores
- Set 1: Paul Quinn 25, Huston-Tillotson 23
- Set 2: Paul Quinn 25, Huston-Tillotson 15
- Set 3: Paul Quinn 25, Huston-Tillotson 20
Team Performance
- Paul Quinn:
- Kills: 41
- Errors: 12
- Attempts: 118
- Hitting Percentage: .246
- Assists: 38
- Service Aces: 4
- Digs: 58
- Blocks: 1 solo, 2 assist
- Huston-Tillotson:
- Kills: 36
- Errors: 21
- Attempts: 124
- Hitting Percentage: .121
- Assists: 33
- Service Aces: 4
- Digs: 55
- Blocks: 0 solo, 10 assist
Key Players
- Paul Quinn:
- Kennadi Harris (#18): 13 kills, .294 hitting percentage, 6 digs
- Michaela Johnson (#17): 11 kills, 1 block assist, 1 dig
- Marquise Nelson (#16): 6 kills, .600 hitting percentage, 5 digs, 1 solo block, 1 block assist
- A'Niyah Harrison (#1): 3 service aces, 10 digs
- Teasia Cooks (#2): 34 assists, 13 digs
- Huston-Tillotson:
- Adeja Peterson (#5): 11 kills, .233 hitting percentage, 5 digs
- Jaalin Rosser (#6): 8 kills, 11 digs
- Kennedy White (#7): 7 kills, 6 digs
- Elaina Spriggins (#9): 27 assists, 13 digs
- Breana Clark (#16): 3 kills, .300 hitting percentage, 3 block assists
Match Highlights
In the first set, Paul Quinn managed to pull ahead with a narrow 25-23 victory. Huston-Tillotson showed some resistance, but Paul Quinn's efficient attacking, with 12 kills and a .195 hitting percentage, secured the set win.
The second set saw Paul Quinn stepping up their game significantly, winning comfortably at 25-15. The team's hitting percentage surged to .333, thanks to 13 kills and only 3 errors on 30 attempts. Huston-Tillotson struggled to keep up, managing only 7 kills and matching that number with errors, resulting in a .000 hitting percentage.
The third set was a bit more competitive, but Paul Quinn maintained control to close out the match with a 25-20 win. Kennadi Harris and Michaela Johnson were crucial in this set, delivering powerful kills and maintaining a solid defense.
Analysis
Paul Quinn's victory was marked by their superior attacking efficiency and consistent defense. Kennadi Harris and Michaela Johnson led the charge, supported by Teasia Cooks' impressive setting and A'Niyah Harrison's effective serving. Huston-Tillotson had standout performances from Adeja Peterson and Jaalin Rosser, but it was not enough to overcome Paul Quinn's balanced and strategic play.
This win not only boosts Paul Quinn's confidence as they move forward in the RRAC but also highlights the potential of their key players. Huston-Tillotson will need to regroup and address their inconsistencies as they prepare for their next matches.