MISENHEIMER, N.C. (Oct. 28, 2026) — Pfeiffer showed flashes of resilience, particularly in the second set, but could not overcome conference contender Greensboro in a 25-13, 25-21, 25-14 USA South volleyball setback on Wednesday night at Merner Gym.
The defeat left Pfeiffer at 4-19 overall and 3-12 in conference play, while Greensboro improved to 22-4 overall and 12-3 in the USA South.
Despite the straight-set result, the Falcons were most competitive in the second set, rallying from an early seven-point deficit and pulling within 22-21 late before the Pride closed the match's pivotal frame with three consecutive points.
Isabelle Conradie led Pfeiffer, totaling five kills and a match-high three service aces.
Jada Thomas added six kills and a block assist, while
Emma Line matched Thomas with six kills and posted the team's best attacking percentage among regular hitters at .214.
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Karmen Rion directed the Falcons' offense with 11 assists and added a service ace, while
Gabi Gama contributed nine digs and three kills.
Molly Wright chipped in eight digs as Pfeiffer recorded 34 digs as a team.
The Falcons finished with 25 kills, six service aces and 23 assists, but were limited to a .051 team hitting percentage. Greensboro countered with 37 kills and hit .318 in the match.
For the Pride, Abigail Leo led the attack with seven kills and four total blocks while Payton Shiflet and Dilynn Norris added eight kills apiece. Setter Emory Johnson distributed 16 assists as Greensboro recorded 33 team assists.
After dropping the opening set 25-13, Pfeiffer used service pressure from Conradie and timely kills from Thomas and Line to stay within striking distance throughout the second set. The Falcons trailed by just one point at 22-21 before Greensboro finished off the set and carried that momentum into the third.
The Pride opened a commanding lead in the final set and never allowed the Falcons closer than four points the rest of the way, completing the three-set sweep.
Pfeiffer will hit the road for their next USA South match as they travel to Raleigh, N.C. to take on Meredith College on Saturday, Oct. 31. First serve is scheduled for Noon.
