Queens University of Charlotte
8-15,4-6ASUN
Bellarmine
11-10,5-5ASUN
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens (NC) | 25 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Bellarmine | 21 | 31 | 19 | 12 | 1 |
10/30/2026 10:02:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
LOUISVILLE, KY. – Queens University of Charlotte volleyball earned a 3-1 victory over Bellarmine on Friday night at Knights Hall, picking up an important ASUN win. The Royals claimed the match by scores of 25-21, 29-31, 25-19 and 25-12.
Queens came out strong in the opening set, overcoming an early deficit before building separation midway through the frame. The Royals used a late push to close out the set, 25-21, taking an early 1-0 advantage.
The second set featured a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading points throughout. Queens fought off multiple opportunities for Bellarmine to take control, forcing extra points before the Knights eventually edged out a 31-29 decision to even the match at one set apiece.
The Royals responded with their strongest stretch of the evening in the third set. After the teams traded points early, Queens created separation with a six-point run, turning an 11-11 tie into a 17-11 advantage. The Royals maintained control down the stretch, closing out the set 25-19 to regain the match lead.
Queens carried that momentum into the fourth set, putting together a dominant performance to secure the victory. The Royals jumped ahead 5-2 before extending their lead with an impressive run. Behind strong attacking and defensive play, Queens built a commanding 21-9 advantage and finished the set 25-12 to seal the 3-1 win.
Callie DeSchryver led the Royals offensively with 19 kills, adding 15 digs, two service aces and a block for 22.5 points. Emma Norris contributed 15 kills while hitting .367, along with four digs and two block assists. Elizabeth Layson added nine kills while hitting .280, and Layni Tobias recorded 11 kills with a .455 hitting percentage and five block assists.
Marlee Cook directed the offense with 45 assists, while Tilley Collins paced the defensive effort with 13 digs. Queens finished the night with 59 kills and a .316 hitting percentage, compared to Bellarmine's 51 kills and .182 mark.
The victory moves Queens to 8-15 overall and 4-6 in ASUN Conference play.
POSTMATCH COMMENTS
"Amazing offensive performance from the team tonight, especially after set two," said head coach Matt Stolz. "Layni Tobias was unstoppable. We did an incredible job feeding the ball to her. Really excited for tomorrow's matchup."
SOCIAL MEDIA
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