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Audrey Pierce
Juan DeLeon
2
Tex. A&M-Commerce TAMC 9-16,6-7 Southland
3
Winner Houston Christian HCU 10-14,7-6 Southland
Tex. A&M-Commerce TAMC
9-16,6-7 Southland
2
Final
3
Houston Christian HCU
10-14,7-6 Southland
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 5 F
Tex. A&M-Commerce TAMC 25 25 18 21 13 (2)
Houston Christian HCU 22 22 25 25 15 (3)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball |

VB: Huskies Triumph in Five-Set Thriller Over East Texas A&M

HCU secures a gritty five-set win over East Texas A&M in Southland Conference showdown.


 
HOUSTON, Texas – The HCU volleyball team triumphed in a thrilling five-set battle against East Texas A&M, clinching a hard-fought 3-2 victory in Southland Conference play. The Huskies showcased resilience and skill, taking the first set 25-22 and the second 25-21 before East Texas A&M stormed back to win the third and fourth sets 25-20 and 25-19. In the decisive fifth set, HCU surged ahead to close out the match 15-11, adding another conference win to their record.

East Texas A&M narrowly claimed the opening set 25-22 after a tightly contested battle. HCU started strong with early blocks from Ravyn Dash and Allana Archie, but East Texas A&M's offense, led by Reese Fetty, kept the pressure on. Despite HCU's solid defensive plays, East Texas A&M capitalized on key kills and service errors from HCU to secure the set.

In the second set, East Texas A&M once again edged out HCU with a close 25-22 finish. The Huskies maintained a steady offense, with Audrey Pearce and Dash contributing kills, but East Texas A&M's powerful attacks from Kitana Tuufuli and Fetty, combined with service and attack errors from HCU, allowed East Texas A&M to extend their lead to 2-0.

HCU fought back with renewed energy in the third set, winning 25-18. Pearce led the charge with multiple kills, while Emerald Jacobs added three aces, giving HCU the momentum. Defensive adjustments, including strong blocks from Archie, helped the Huskies control the set and keep the match alive.

The Huskies continued their comeback in the fourth set, claiming a 25-21 victory. Pearce and Dash combined for effective kills, while HCU's blocking proved a significant challenge for East Texas A&M. Grace McLaughlin's consistent assists helped HCU build a lead, forcing the match into a decisive fifth set.

In a nail-biting fifth set, HCU edged out East Texas A&M 15-11 to secure the match win. Pearce's offensive contributions, along with McLaughlin's assists, kept HCU's momentum steady. Despite a strong push from East Texas A&M, HCU's defense held firm to complete the comeback and clinch the 3-2 victory.

HCU had strong individual performances throughout the match, with Audrey Pearce leading the way with 19 kills, followed by Dash with 13 and Jacobs with 12. Jacobs contributed three aces, McLaughlin added two, and Alexia Jones chipped in with one. At the net, Archie tallied six blocks, supported by Dash with five and Pearce with four. McLaughlin set up the offense with 33 assists, with Peyton Fadal adding 28 and Tatiana Evans four. Defensively, Evans led with a standout 29 digs, while Jacobs recorded 17 and McLaughlin added 13, anchoring HCU's back-row defense.

Up next, the Huskies will host their final home game on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m. against Northwestern State. Following that, they'll conclude their regular season with two road games: Nov. 14 at Texas A&M–Corpus Christi and Nov. 16 at UT Rio Grande Valley.
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