Misenheimer, N.C. (Oct. 16, 2024) --The Pfeiffer University volleyball team could not beat an opposing Pacers offense Wednesday at home falling to William Peace in three sets (10-25, 22-25, 28-30).

The loss dropped Pfeiffer's record to 4-15 overall and 1-9 in USA South play.

Junior Madison Tate finished with seven kills on the match to lead the Falcons attack while finishing with a hitting percentage of .429. Pfeiffer got 9 digs from Karmen Rion to lead the team defensively.

Game Notes

» Karmen Rion had a match-high three aces in the loss.
» Madison Tate had a team-high seven kills for Pfeiffer.
» Pfeiffer got a team-high nine digs from Karmen Rion.
» Pfeiffer attackers were helped by a team-high 13 assists from Karmen Rion.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Falcons found themselves in an early hole, losing a tough first set 25-10. Pfeiffer trailed by as many as 15 points as William Peace never gave up the lead in a set that was tied up zero times before the Pacers took control.

SET 2 | Pfeiffer then dropped set two 25-22 to fall behind in the match two sets to none. The Falcons rallied from an eight-point 9-1 hole, but William Peace hung on to take the set.

SET 3 | Pfeiffer couldn't prolong the match and lost in set number three. The Falcons couldn't endure a ferocious William Peace rally, falling 30-28 after leading by eight points at 10-2 earlier in the set.

Up Next
Pfeiffer will host a tri-match as part of the Falcon Homecoming festivities this upcoming Saturday, Oct. 19.  The Falcons will take on Salem College in a USA South match at Noon and will finish the day with a nonconference match with Bob Jones at approximately 4:00 p.m.