OPENING SERVE
Score: Lewis Flyers 3 | Queens Royals 0
Records: Queens (6-6, 1-4 MIVA) | Lewis (8-6, 1-3 MIVA)
Location: Levine Center (Charlotte, N.C.)
THE SHORT STORY
Queens dropped a hard-fought three-set match to Lewis on Friday evening inside the Levine Center. The Royals pushed the Flyers to extra points in the opening frame before falling 29-27, then battled in sets two and three but ultimately came up short, 25-21 and 25-22.
BY THE NUMBERS
- Reed Shuey led Queens with seven kills on nine swings, hitting .778.
- Kaden Saurer recorded nine kills on .261 hitting.
- Nathan Vaupel added six kills and two total blocks.
- Casey Maas contributed five kills and eight digs.
- Connor Dell provided a spark off the bench with three kills on .750 hitting.
- Charlie Podgorny dished out 33 assists and added a block assist.
- Queens hit .228 as a team with 40 kills and 35 assists.
- The match featured 22 tie scores and eight lead changes.
NOTABLE MOMENTS
The opening set was tightly contested, featuring seven tie scores and multiple late swings. Queens totaled 14 kills in the frame and fought off set point opportunities before Lewis edged out a 29-27 decision.
In the second set, the Royals hit .280 as a team behind efficient middle play from Reed Shuey and balanced production across the pins. Despite staying within reach midway through, Lewis used a late run to claim a 25-21 win.
Queens saved its most efficient offensive stretch for the third, hitting .281 with 14 kills. Nathan Vaupel and Kaden Saurer provided steady scoring options, while setter Charlie Podgorny kept the offense in rhythm. The Royals remained within striking distance late, but the Flyers closed the match with a 25-22 victory.
UP NEXT
Queens will continue the series against Lewis on Sunday beginning at 1:00 PM.
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