Paul Quinn Sweeps Langston in Straight Sets at Mims Gymnasium
Little Rock, AR (Mims Gymnasium) – August 30, 2024 — Paul Quinn College dominated Langston University in a commanding 3-0 victory on Friday afternoon, winning 25-16, 25-15, 25-21. The Tigers showcased a strong overall team performance, earning their second win of the day following their earlier match against Philander Smith.
First Set: Paul Quinn Starts Strong
Paul Quinn came out firing in the first set, taking advantage of Langston's errors to secure a 25-16 win. The Tigers' consistent serving and effective attacking were led by A'Niyah Harrison, who contributed five kills despite also recording five errors. The Tigers took control early and never looked back, hitting .132 for the set.
Second Set: Langston Struggles to Find Rhythm
Langston University struggled in the second set, committing 12 attack errors and posting a negative hitting percentage of -.167. Despite a strong defensive effort with 11 digs from Leah McCall, the Lions couldn't overcome their attacking woes. Paul Quinn capitalized, with JaQuelle Felton leading the attack with seven kills and a .385 hitting percentage. The Tigers cruised to a 25-15 win.
Third Set: Langston Fights Back but Falls Short
The third set saw Langston put up a stronger fight, with McKenzie Soldier contributing 10 kills to keep the Lions in contention. However, Paul Quinn's defense and serving were too much for Langston to handle. Chloe Fields and Ashley Sanchez each served three aces, while Harrison and Carrie Weston combined for 14 kills to secure the final set 25-21.
Player Highlights
- Paul Quinn:
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- A'Niyah Harrison: 5 kills, 3 service aces, 14 digs
- JaQuelle Felton: 7 kills, .385 hitting percentage
- Ashley Sanchez: 12 digs, 3 aces
- Chloe Fields: 7 digs, 3 aces
- Langston:
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- McKenzie Soldier: 10 kills, 3 digs
- Alycia Shaw: 6 kills, 9 digs
- Lauren Collier: 5 kills, 5 digs
Match Stats
- Paul Quinn Hitting Percentage: .087
- Langston Hitting Percentage: .044
- Service Aces: Paul Quinn (11), Langston (3)
Paul Quinn improved to 2-0 on the day with this win, showing depth in both their offense and defense. The Tigers will look to carry their momentum into the next stretch of the season, while Langston continues to search for their first win of the year.