Dillard Outlast PQC 3-0 In Tightly Contested Match
New Orleans, LA, October 17, 2025 The Paul Quinn College volleyball team fell to Dillard University 3–0 (32–30, 25–22, 25–20) on Friday evening in a non-conference matchup at Dent Hall. The loss dropped the Tigers to 13–12 overall and 5–3 in conference play, while Dillard improved to 12–7 overall and an impressive 8–1 in league action.
Dillard's Offensive Firepower Dominates
Dillard showcased a balanced and efficient attack throughout the match, hitting .308 as a team with 58 kills and 54 assists. Senior outside hitter Makaela Swoopes led the charge, posting 20 kills on .500 hitting, along with four digs to anchor both the offense and defense.
Other key contributors included Cadence Thomas with 11 kills and three block assists and Sarai Rogers adding seven kills, helping Dillard maintain pressure at the net throughout all three sets.
Paul Quinn Effort
For the Tigers, A'Niyah Harrison led the team offensively with 12 points, hitting .258 while adding nine digs and two solo blocks. Jakayla Morrow contributed 10 kills on .368 hitting, and Carrie Weston added nine points, recording three block assists and seven digs. Laila Beck had eight points with four block assists, anchoring the middle effectively.
Setter Spirit Phipps orchestrated the offense with 41 assists, but Paul Quinn struggled with consistency in the hitting and was unable to convert several opportunities late in rallies.
Match Analysis
- Set 1: Paul Quinn pushed Dillard to the limit, falling just short 32–30, despite Harrison and Morrow combining for 22 points.
- Set 2: Dillard's depth allowed them to pull away 25–22, with Thomas and Rogers contributing crucial kills at key moments.
- Set 3: Dillard closed the match 25–20, controlling the tempo at the net and limiting Paul Quinn's offensive production.
Key Stats
- Team Hitting %: PQC .244, Dillard .308
- Kills: PQC 43, Dillard 58
- Assists: PQC 41, Dillard 54
- Blocks: PQC 5 BS, 8 BA; Dillard 2 BS, 0 BA
- Digs: PQC 46, Dillard 58
Despite the loss, Paul Quinn showed resilience in challenging the conference powerhouse Dillard, particularly in the tightly contested first set. Harrison, Morrow, and Beck were bright spots, providing a solid foundation as the Tigers look to rebound in upcoming conference play.
Attendance: 87
Location: Dent Hall, New Orleans, LA
Officials: Tamikia Jones, Victor Cajigas, Robin Hebert, Bruce Hebert
The Tigers will return to the court tomorrow to take on SUNO, aiming to tighten their hitting efficiency