Royals Fall to CIU in Straight Sets
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CIU (SC)
16-1, 6-0
|
25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
|
Johnson (TN)
12-4, 3-3
|
16 | 20 | 23 | 0 |
Team Stats
CIU (SC)
| Game Statistics | CIU (SC) | Johnson (TN) |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .333 | .167 |
| Blocks | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| Digs | 49 | 46 |
| Aces | 6 | 4 |
Knoxville, TN – The Johnson University Lady Royals volleyball team was swept in three sets by conference-leading Columbia International University (CIU) in their AAC matchup on Saturday. Despite a valiant effort, Johnson couldn't overcome the offensive firepower of CIU, losing 16-25, 20-25, and 23-25, dropping their season record to 12-4 overall and 3-3 in conference play.
For the Lady Royals, Abigail Brown and Kiersten Bell led the offense with 10 and 7 kills, respectively, while Ramiyah Thompson added 6 kills with a strong .333 hitting percentage. Despite a late rally in the third set, Johnson was unable to close the gap.
Johnson struggled with consistency, hitting .167 as a team and committing 18 errors over the three sets. The Lady Royals will look to bounce back as they continue conference play next week.
Key Stats:
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Johnson (TN) Leaders:
- Kills: Abigail Brown (10), Kiersten Bell (7)
- Assists: Hannah Lukey (15)
- Digs: Luci Morris (9), Abigail Brown (7)
- Blocks: Ramiyah Thompson (3), Luci Morris (3)
The Lady Royals will next face Union Commonwealth as they look to regain momentum in AAC competition.