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Our Lady of the Lake Sweeps Paul Quinn for Second Consecutive Victory

San Antonio, TX — Paul Quinn College (9-7, 3-3) faced off against Our Lady of the Lake University (10-7, 3-1) on September 28, 2024, at the OLLU Mabee Gym, just one day after their previous match. The Saints dominated the court, sweeping the Tigers in three sets (25-19, 25-17, 25-18) to claim their second straight win over Paul Quinn.

Our Lady of the Lake Sweeps Paul Quinn for Second Consecutive Victory
Box Score
September 28, 2024

Set 1: Saints Start Strong

Our Lady of the Lake took control early in the first set with a balanced offensive attack. The Saints recorded 19 kills with a .273 hitting percentage. Led by Camila Ramirez, who finished the match with 10 kills and 13 points, the Saints' offense was efficient and overpowering. Paul Quinn's Carrie Weston fought hard, leading her team with 11 kills, but the Tigers' .138 hitting percentage couldn't keep pace with OLLU's firepower. The Saints took the first set 25-19.

Set 2: Saints Extend Their Lead

The second set saw more of the same as the Saints continued to dominate offensively, hitting .316 with 16 kills. Paul Quinn struggled with consistency, committing six attacking errors. Weston and Spirit Phipps, who had two kills and five digs, tried to keep the Tigers competitive. Still, OLLU's well-rounded performance, including key blocks from Makaelyn Perez and Anais Velasquez, allowed them to pull away. The Saints comfortably closed out the set 25-17.

Set 3: Saints Complete the Sweep

Paul Quinn attempted to fight back in the third set, but OLLU remained in control. Despite eight errors from the Saints, the Tigers couldn't capitalize, as they managed just a .053 hitting percentage. A'Niyah Harrison contributed defensively for Paul Quinn with 13 digs, while Brooklyn Sanders added three kills. However, Ramirez, who finished with 10 kills, and Mia Dorsey, who had eight kills, proved too much for the Tigers. OLLU wrapped up the set 25-18, securing the sweep.

Key Players

  • Paul Quinn: Carrie Weston led the Tigers' offense with 11 kills, while A'Niyah Harrison provided strong defense with 13 digs. Setter Teasia Cooks contributed 15 assists, and Spirit Phipps added five digs and two kills.
  • Our Lady of the Lake: Camila Ramirez paced the Saints with 10 kills and a .233 hitting percentage, while Mia Dorsey chipped in eight kills with a .318 hitting percentage. Setter Lauren Reynard was instrumental, recording 20 assists, and Ariana Caldera added three aces.

Team Comparison

  • Paul Quinn: The Tigers struggled offensively, hitting just .099 overall with 17 kills and 17 errors. Their serving game wasn't sharp either, committing two service errors.
  • Our Lady of the Lake: The Saints were efficient across the board, hitting .285 with 50 kills and only 15 errors. They also dominated the net defensively with 16 total blocks and had a strong serving game, recording five aces.

Final Thoughts

Paul Quinn has now dropped two consecutive matches to Our Lady of the Lake and will look to regroup as they continue their season. Despite solid efforts from Weston and Harrison, the Tigers must improve their offensive consistency moving forward.

Final Score: Our Lady of the Lake 3, Paul Quinn 0 (25-19, 25-17, 25-18)