University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics
8-12,1-8Big South
High Point
14-6,8-1Big South
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Upstate | 22 | 25 | 21 | 9 | 1 |
| High Point | 25 | 16 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
10/24/2026 7:11:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The USC Upstate volleyball team claimed the second set but could not overcome High Point on Saturday afternoon, falling 3-1 at the Millis Athletic and Convocation Center.
Set One (High Point 25, USC Upstate 22)
USC Upstate battled throughout the opening set, keeping the score close behind timely kills from Sophia Spivey, Savannah Page and Kensley Haneline. The Spartans stayed within striking distance late, but High Point closed out the frame 25-22.
Set Two (USC Upstate 25, High Point 16)
The Spartans responded emphatically in the second set, hitting .353 with 14 kills and just two attack errors. Upstate built momentum behind its offensive balance and strong net play, pulling away to even the match at one set apiece with a 25-16 win.
Set Three (High Point 25, USC Upstate 21)
Upstate continued to compete in a back-and-forth third set, recording 14 kills and hitting .256. The Spartans remained within reach late, but High Point created separation down the stretch to take the set 25-21 and regain the match advantage.
Set Four (High Point 25, USC Upstate 9)
High Point seized control early in the fourth set and maintained its momentum to close out the match. The Spartans managed eight kills in the frame as the Panthers secured the 25-9 decision.
Kensley Haneline led USC Upstate with 15 kills, hitting .364 while adding 1.5 blocks. Sophia Spivey finished with seven kills and two service aces, while Savannah Page contributed seven kills.
Tien Murray added five kills and a .417 hitting percentage, and Sophia Overholt recorded seven kills, and 10 digs. Kamyla Vega David paced the offense with 26 assists, while Emma DeSensi led the defensive effort with 14 digs.
USC Upstate finished with 49 kills and a .217 hitting percentage, along with 45 assists and 46 digs. The Spartans will return to action next weekend, hosting Winthrop on Friday before welcoming Gardner-Webb to the Hodge on Saturday afternoon. Those contests are set to begin at 6 and 4 p.m., respectively.
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