WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Salem College women's volleyball (20-5, 11-3 USA South) secured its 20th victory of the season Tuesday evening, defeating Brevard College (11-14, 8-6 USA South) in straight sets at Bryant Hall.
HOW IT HAPPENED
SET 1 (SALEM 25, BREVARD 19)
Salem established an early advantage, taking an 8-3 lead before Brevard responded with four consecutive points to cut the deficit to one. Salem maintained control, extending its lead to 14-8 behind a strong offensive performance from
Taylor Cook.
Brevard narrowed the margin to 18-16, but Salem answered with a five-point run to build a 23-16 advantage.
Ariana Noplos delivered the final kill to secure the 25-19 opening-set victory.
SET 2 (SALEM 25, BREVARD 16)
The second set featured a competitive opening before Salem created separation. With the score tied at four, Salem used a six-point run highlighted by three service aces from Noplos to take a 10-4 lead.
Brevard responded with four consecutive points to cut the deficit to 10-8, but Salem answered with another scoring run to regain control.
Tenley McDonald led the offense with four kills, while Noplos added three kills and four service aces. Salem recorded 13 kills and a .303 hitting percentage in the set, securing the 25-16 victory.
SET 3 (SALEM 25, BREVARD 13)
Salem carried its momentum into the final frame, opening with four unanswered points to establish an early advantage. The team extended its lead to 9-2, highlighted by service aces from
Olivia Torres, Noplos and
Jolina Bun.
Salem continued to control the pace, building a 16-6 lead behind contributions from Cook,
Leah Rymer and Noplos. McDonald added three kills in the final set as Salem maintained its double-digit advantage.
A Brevard service error secured the 25-13 victory and completed the three-set sweep.
INSIDE THE BOX
- Tenley McDonald had nine kills and five digs.
- Taylor Cook registered eight kills, one attack error and a .389 hitting percentage.
- Ariana Noplos tallied eight kills, a .667 hitting percentage, six service aces and two block assists.
UP NEXT
Salem returns to Bryant Hall on Saturday, Oct. 31, for a conference doubleheader. The team will face Southern Virginia University at 11 a.m. before taking on William Peace University at 3 p.m.
