MISENHEIMER, N.C. (Nov. 7, 2026) –
Gabi Gama and
Emma Line combined for 32 kills as Pfeiffer rallied past N.C. Wesleyan 3-2 in a USA South Conference volleyball match Saturday at Merner Gym.
After dropping the opening set 25-14, Pfeiffer responded to win the second set 25-19 before N.C. Wesleyan regained the advantage with a 25-21 victory in the third. The Falcons answered emphatically, claiming the fourth set 25-13 and edging the Battling Bishops 15-13 in a tightly contested fifth set to secure the victory.
Emma Line led Pfeiffer with 17 kills, while
Gabi Gama added 15 kills, 18 digs and two service aces.
Jada Thomas contributed eight kills, and
Leigan Lusk finished with six kills and a team-high four total blocks.
The Falcons received strong playmaking from
Karmen Rion, who dished out 32 assists and recorded 15 digs.
Kelsey Hussey added 18 assists, while libero
Molly Wright anchored the back row with a match-high 27 digs
Pfeiffer totaled 62 kills and 91 digs as a team, overcoming a slow start and holding N.C. Wesleyan to a .086 hitting percentage over five sets. The Falcons were especially dominant in the fourth set, posting 17 kills with just four errors to force a decisive fifth frame.
For N.C. Wesleyan, Kendall Gleason recorded 10 kills, while Kisney Peel added six kills, 14 assists and 19 digs.
With the win,Pfeiffer concluded the regular season with a 5-21 overall record and a 4-14 in USA South play, while N.C. Wesleyan fell to 8-20 overall and 3-15 in conference action.
By virtue of the win, Pfeiffer grabbed the No. 8 seed in the upcoming USA South Volleyball Tournament and will travel to top-seeded Greensboro College.
