University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics
10-13,3-9Big South
Presbyterian
8-18,2-10Big South
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Upstate | 25 | 26 | 25 | 3 |
| Presbyterian | 15 | 24 | 22 | 0 |
11/6/2026 10:26:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
CLINTON, S.C. – USC Upstate volleyball delivered a strong performance Friday night, earning a 3-0 sweep over Presbyterian at the Templeton Center. The Spartans secured the victory with set scores of 25-15, 26-24 and 25-22 to improve to 10-13 overall and 3-9 in Big South Conference play.
USC Upstate took an early 2-1 lead before Presbyterian evened the score at 2-2. The Spartans responded by taking control, building a 7-3 advantage behind kills from Sophia Spivey and Savannah Page and a strong defensive presence at the net. After Presbyterian trimmed the deficit, Upstate used a four-point stretch to extend its lead to 11-5. The Spartans continued to dictate the pace, pushing the advantage to 15-8 and eventually closing out the set, 25-15. Kensley Haneline led the way with four kills in the opening frame, while Page added three kills and two blocks.
The second set proved to be the most competitive of the evening. Presbyterian challenged the Spartans throughout, but Upstate maintained its composure as the teams traded points down the stretch. The Blue Hose erased an Upstate advantage and eventually evened the score at 24-24. Page answered with a timely kill to give the Spartans set point before Bri Brathol delivered a service ace to secure the 26-24 victory and a commanding 2-0 match lead.
Presbyterian opened the third set with an early 4-1 advantage, but the Spartans quickly responded. Upstate battled back to even the score at 5-5 before using a three-point scoring stretch to take control. The Spartans continued to apply pressure and eventually built a 14-9 advantage. Presbyterian fought back late, eventually tying the set at 20-20, but Upstate responded when it mattered most. After the teams traded points to reach 22-22, Hannah Campbell delivered back-to-back service aces, while Kensley Haneline added a kill to close out the set, 25-22, and complete the sweep.
Haneline led the Spartans offensively with nine kills while hitting a team-best .318. She also contributed six total blocks, including two solo blocks. Page added 10 kills while hitting .292, along with four total blocks.
Kohler and Sophia Spivey each recorded eight kills, while Kohler added 16 digs and three block assists. Spivey finished with a .208 hitting percentage. Kamyla Vega David paced the offense with 20 assists, while Sarah O'Connor contributed 14 assists. Emma DeSensi led the defensive effort with 16 digs.
The Spartans return to action tomorrow evening as it travels to Charleston Southern for a key matchup in the Big South Conference standings. First serve is slated for 6 p.m.
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