NASHVILLE, TENN. – The Queens University of Charlotte volleyball team fell to Lipscomb, 3-0, on Saturday afternoon at Allen Arena, dropping an ASUN Conference matchup by set scores of 26-24, 28-26 and 25-22.
The Royals battled throughout the afternoon, pushing the first two sets beyond the 25-point mark but were unable to overcome the Bisons, who improved to 16-5 overall and 9-2 in conference play. Queens moves to 8-16 on the season and 4-7 in the ASUN.
Queens opened the match with a competitive first set, keeping pace with Lipscomb before the Bisons pulled away late. The Royals fought back to even the score at 24-24, but Lipscomb secured the final two points to take the opener, 26-24.
The second set featured another tightly contested battle. Queens continued to challenge the Bisons, extending the frame to extra points before Lipscomb claimed a 28-26 decision to take a 2-0 advantage.
In the third set, the Royals remained within striking distance, but Lipscomb maintained its advantage down the stretch to close out the sweep with a 25-22 victory.
- Elizabeth Layson led Queens with nine kills, while Emma Norris and Layni Tobias added eight kills apiece. Tobias also recorded a team-high five total blocks, while Norris contributed three.
- Tilley Collins paced the Royals defensively with 13 digs, and Marlee Cook distributed 29 assists. Cook recorded two service aces, while Megan Kelly and Norris each added one.
- Queens finished the match with 41 kills and a .191 hitting percentage, compared to 53 kills and a .248 hitting percentage for Lipscomb. The Royals also totaled 10 blocks and 53 digs.
POSTMATCH COMMENTS
"I think the team did really well today. We were very balanced. We did a great job of blocking tonight. I'm really excited for next week, including our Senior Night to honor the three seniors," said head coach Matt Stolz.
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