Misenheimer, N.C. (Sept. 29, 2023) --The Pfeiffer University volleyball team could not overcome visiting Carolina University on Friday afternoonat home. falling to in three sets (18-25, 21-25, 23-25).

The non-conference loss moved Pfeiffer to 5-7 on the season.

Morgan Shrader finished with 10 kills on the day to lead the Falcons attack while finishing with a hitting percentage of .304. got six digs from Jessica Leshko to lead them defensively.

Game Notes

» Karmen Rion had a team-high two aces in the loss.
» Morgan Shrader had a team-high 10 kills for Pfeiffer.
» Pfeiffer got a team-high six digs from Jessica Leshko.
» Pfeiffer attackers were helped by a team-high 16 assists from Jessica Leshko.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Falcons found themselves in an early deficit, losing a tough first set 25-18. Pfeiffer trailed by as many as eight points as grabbed the advantage for good at 8-7 in a set that was tied up five times before the took control.

SET 2 | A 25-21 second-set loss put Pfeiffer behind two sets to none in the match. The Falcons trailed by as many as six points as grabbed the advantage for good at 9-8 in a set that was tied up three times before the took over the lead.

SET 3 | Pfeiffer could not win set three and was swept by . The Falcons lost the third set 25-23. grabbed the advantage for good at 24-23 in a set that was tied up four times before the took over in the second half of the stanza.

Next Match
Pfeiffer will jump back into USA South play with a match at Salem College on Saturday, Sept. 30.  First serve from Winston-Salem, N.C. is scheduled for Noon.