University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics
11-14,4-10Big South
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UNC Asheville
17-13,5-9Big South
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Upstate | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| UNC Asheville | 21 | 16 | 14 | 0 |
11/13/2026 8:20:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The USC Upstate volleyball team closed out the regular season in impressive fashion Friday night, earning a straight-set victory over UNC Asheville, 3-0 (25-21, 25-16, 25-14), at the Justice Center.
The Spartans delivered a strong offensive performance throughout the match, finishing with 36 kills while hitting .295 as a team. Upstate also recorded eight total blocks and held the Bulldogs to a .143 hitting percentage.
Savannah Page led the Spartans with 14 kills, posting an impressive .522 hitting percentage while adding two block assists. Sophia Spivey contributed six kills while Tien Murray and Sophia Overholt each added four. Kensley Haneline also finished with four kills and five block assists.
Sarah O'Connor orchestrated the Upstate offense with 19 assists, while Kamyla Vega David added seven assists. Emma DeSensi paced the defensive effort with 15 digs, followed by Overholt with seven.
Upstate battled through a competitive opening set, eventually creating separation late to secure a 25-21 win. With the score tied 16-16, the Spartans put together a three-point run to take control before closing the set with a 25-21 victory. Page led the way with five kills in the opening frame.
The Spartans carried that momentum into the second set, overcoming an early deficit before taking control. After the teams were tied 8-8, Upstate used a key stretch to build its advantage. Vega David helped fuel the run from the service line, recording three service aces as the Spartans pulled away for a 25-16 win.
Upstate saved its strongest offensive performance for the third set, hitting .435 with 11 kills and just one attack error. The Spartans broke open a close contest with a decisive run, turning an 8-8 score into a commanding 15-8 advantage. Page continued her standout performance with six kills in the set as Upstate completed the sweep with a 25-14 victory.
