University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics
8-11,1-7Big South
Radford
11-11,5-3Big South
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Upstate | 22 | 25 | 14 | 20 | 1 |
| Radford | 25 | 16 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
10/23/2026 8:56:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
RADFORD, Va. – The USC Upstate volleyball team dropped a 3-1 decision to Radford on Friday night at the Donald N. Dedmon Center, falling 25-22, 16-25, 25-14, 25-20.
The Spartans (8-11, 1-7 Big South) responded after dropping the opening set by delivering a strong performance in the second, hitting .412 as a team to even the match at one set apiece. Radford (11-11, 5-3 Big South) regained control in the third set before closing out the match in the fourth.
Set One: USC Upstate battled throughout the opening frame, keeping the score close behind contributions from Savannah Page and Kensley Haneline. The Spartans remained within striking distance late but were unable to complete the comeback, falling 25-22.
Set Two: The Spartans responded emphatically, committing just one attack error while recording 15 kills. Upstate built momentum with a strong offensive stretch and pulled away for a 25-16 victory to even the match.
Set Three: Radford gained an early advantage and used a decisive scoring run to take control. The Spartans struggled to find their offensive rhythm, falling 25-14.
Set Four: Upstate fought to stay within reach in a competitive fourth set, with the teams trading points through the middle stages. The Spartans remained level at 20-20 before Radford scored the final five points to secure the match.
Summer Kohler and Kensley Haneline led the Spartans with 14.0 and 14.5 points, respectively. Kohler recorded 14 kills while hitting .344, and Haneline added 12 kills, four digs and four total blocks.
Savannah Page contributed 10 kills, while Tien Murray finished with five kills and four total blocks. Kamyla Vega David orchestrated the offense with 47 assists and added two service aces. Emma DeSensi paced the defensive effort with 18 digs, while Sophia Overholt chipped in 13 digs.
USC Upstate will look to bounce back as Big South play continues tomorrow afternoon at High Point. First serve is slated for 4 p.m.
