CHARLOTTE, N.C.  — The Queens University of Charlotte volleyball team finished out the regular season in dominant style in a 3-0 score (25-23, 30-28, 25-15) while honoring their senior class comprised of Kaylin Dowling, Kendall Buish, Jordyn Johnson, Alleigh Johnson, Jesse George and Kayla McDuffie. 

SET BY SET RECAP
The first set was tightly contested, with 11 ties and momentum shifting frequently. Queens came out strong, with Kendall Buish orchestrating the offense with precision, tallying 16 assists in the set. Jordyn Johnson led defensively with key digs that kept long rallies alive. Alleigh Johnson contributed timely kills, while Kayla McDuffie's blocking proved instrumental in stifling Austin Peay's attacks. Despite Austin Peay's efforts to close the gap, McDuffie's late block secured the set for Queens.

The second set showcased relentless determination from both teams - Jordyn Johnson dominated defensively with 19 digs, consistently shutting down Austin Peay's offensive momentum. Emma Norris contributed a series of crucial kills to keep Queens competitive during mid-set runs by the visitors. Kayla McDuffie's blocking was again a standout, as she teamed up with Emma Norris and Anna Grace Sparks to disrupt Austin Peay's rhythm at the net. In the final moments, Queens capitalized on errors by Austin Peay and pushed through with clutch kills from Jordyn and Alleigh Johnson, taking the extended set and a 2-0 lead.

Queens carried their momentum into the third set, overwhelming Austin Peay early with a 6-1 run powered by Jordyn Johnson's aces and Alleigh Johnson's aggressive attacks. Kendall Buish notched 44 total assists and anchored the offense, while Kayla McDuffie continued her dominant night, finishing with 11 kills and a stellar .333 hitting percentage. The set ended in dramatic fashion as senior Kaylin Dowling came off the bench to deliver a powerful kill, sealing the victory and capping a memorable senior day celebration.

ROYAL RUNDOWN

• The Royals finished with a .237 hitting percentage overall, and tallied 49 total kills. 
• Jordyn Johnson picked up a double-double of 19 digs and 11 kills. 
• Kayla McDuffie also snagged double-digit kills with 11, and added six blocks.

UP NEXT
The Royals are headed to Fort Myers, Fla. to face Florida Gulf Coast in the first round of the ASUN Championship on Thursday, Nov. 21 for a 7:00 PM ET start.

SOCIAL MEDIA
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