MIsenheimer, N.C. (Oct. 29, 2024) --The Pfeiffer volleyball team dropped a four set (13-25, 14-25, 25-17, 8-25) match to visiting Methodist at Merner Gym on Tuesday evening.

The loss dropped Pfeiffer's record to 5-20 overall and 2-12 in USA South action while Methodist improves to 20-4 and 11-3 in conference play.

Junior Haedyn McGrath led the Falcons, as she finished with eight kills on the match with a hitting percentage of .300. Defensively, Pfeiffer got 18 digs from junior Gabby Edwards.

Game Notes

» Gabi Gama had one ace in the loss.
» Pfeiffer never trailed on the way to winning the third set, 25-17.
» Haedyn McGrath had a team-high eight kills for Pfeiffer.
» Pfeiffer got a team-high 18 digs from Gabby Edwards.
» Pfeiffer attackers were helped by a team-high 11 assists from Kylee Mayberry.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Falcons found themselves in an early hole, dropping a tough first set 25-13. Pfeiffer trailed by as many as 13 points as Methodist never gave up the lead in a set that was notted up just once before the Monarchs took control.

SET 2 | A 25-14 set-two loss put Pfeiffer in a 2-0 hole in the match. The Falcons lost the first point and fought from behind the rest of the way before dropping the set.

SET 3 | Pfeiffer got on the board with a win in set three to make it a 2-1 match. The Falcons scored first and never trailed in the set to earn a 25-17 victory. Pfeiffer ended on a high note, claiming its biggest lead, eight points, to finish off the set. Pfeiffer's front row had a solid defensive performance, blocking five Methodist attacks in the stanza.

SET 4 | Pfeiffer couldn't keep the rally going and lost in the fourth set 25-8 to drop the match. The Falcons lost the first point and never clawed back into the lead before losing the set.

Next Up
Pfeiffer will travel to Greenville, S.C. for a nonconference match with Bob Jones on Thursday, Oct. 31.  Match time is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.