MISENHEIMER, N.C. – Salem College women's volleyball (17-5, USA South 8-3) earned a victory Saturday afternoon, sweeping Pfeiffer University (3-16, 2-10 USA South) in straight sets at Merner Gym.
HOW IT HAPPENED
SET 1 (SALEM 25, PFEIFFER 16)
Salem established control early, using consecutive kills from
Tenley McDonald and
Sadie Rich, followed by a service ace from Rymer, to build a 14-6 advantage. Pfeiffer responded with a four-point run to cut the deficit to 18-14, but Salem maintained its lead. A late surge pushed Salem ahead 24-15 before McDonald delivered the set-winning kill.
SET 2 (SALEM 25, PFEIFFER 23)
The second set featured a closer battle as both teams traded points early. Salem used a four-point run to extend its advantage to 15-10, highlighted by defensive stops from Rich. Salem maintained their lead and moved ahead 24-20 following a kill from McDonald. Pfeiffer answered with three consecutive points to pull within one, forcing a Salem timeout. Rymer responded with the set-winning kill to secure the 25-23 victory and give Salem a 2-0 match lead.
SET 3 (SALEM 25, PFEIFFER 20)
Pfeiffer opened the third set with six unanswered points, but Salem responded with a 10-2 run to take a 10-8 lead. The run featured kills from Rich and Scherer, along with several key blocks from Salem's front line. Salem continued building momentum, extending its lead to 16-9 before Pfeiffer attempted a late comeback. With Salem leading 23-19,
Rachelle Martin delivered a kill to bring up match point. A Pfeiffer attack error sealed the 25-20 set victory and completed the sweep.
INSIDE THE BOX
