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Winner Converse Conv 18-6,14-3 Conference Carolinas
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UNC Pembroke UNCP 12-13,9-6 Conference Carolinas
Winner
Converse Conv
18-6,14-3 Conference Carolinas
3
Final
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UNC Pembroke UNCP
12-13,9-6 Conference Carolinas
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 5 F
Converse Conv 22 19 25 25 20 (3)
UNC Pembroke UNCP 25 25 23 18 18 (2)

Game Recap: Volleyball | | Morgan Sheehan, Assistant AD/Communications & Strategic Initiatives

Volleyball Drops Five Set Match To Converse

PEMBROKE – Converse hit .177 from the net and tallied 12 blocks to knock off the UNC Pembroke volleyball team 3-2 (22-25, 19-25, 25-23, 25-18, 20-18) on Friday evening at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court. 

The Braves (12-13, 9-6 CC) logged six service aces and 11 blocks, but have now lost their last three matches. The Valkyries (18-6, 14-3 CC) have now won their last four matches and improve to 6-4 when playing on the road.  

 
MATCH SUMMARY
FINAL SCORE Converse 3, UNC Pembroke 2 (22-25, 19-25, 25-23, 25-18, 20-18)
RECORDS UNC Pembroke 12-13, 9-6 CC, Converse 18-6, 14-3
ARENA Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court (Pembroke, N.C.)

MATCH REPLAY
SET 1 I 25-22 UNC Pembroke started the first set strong with Addie Decker contributing multiple kills to put the Braves up 2-0. Converse responded with a series of kills from Samiya Bolton and Megan Carpenter, keeping the score close. As the set progressed, Abby Peduzzi and Addie Decker continued to find success attacking, with Abby Peduzzi's kill giving the Braves a 12-10 lead. The set remained close until the end, with Savannah Whaley and Alexandria Mills delivering crucial points, including a kill from Alexandria Mills to close out the set. 
SET 2 I 25-19 Abby Peduzzi led the charge with multiple kills, including a key kill that put UNCP ahead 3-2. Brette Doile contributed with a service ace, extending the lead to 4-2. The Valkyries responded with a series of points, highlighted by Samiya Bolton's kill closing the gap to 11-14. However, Savannah Whaley's consecutive kills pushed UNCP ahead 22-19 and stay in control of the set. 
SET 3 I 23-25 Savannah Whaley initiated the scoring with a kill, but Converse responded strongly, with Bree Lyons leading the charge with multiple kills, including crucial points that tied the score at 12-12. Despite service aces from Brette Doile that helped UNC Pembroke rally from an 18-12 deficit to tie the set at 20-20, the Valkyries regained momentum. Bree Lyons delivered the final blow with a kill to give Converse the third set.
SET 4 I 18-25 Noemia Chiacchio's service ace and Megan Carpenter's kill contributed to an early 3-0 lead for the Valkyries. Despite a kill from Addie Decker and a service ace by Savannah Whaley, UNC Pembroke struggled to close the gap. Converse capitalized on attack errors and added crucial points with Alysha Arroyo's consistent playmaking, resulting in a 24-17 lead. Bree Lyons sealed the set for the Converse with a kill to send the match to a fifth set. 
SET 5 I 18-20 In the decisive fifth set between UNC Pembroke and Converse, the Braves took an early 3-1 lead with Abby Peduzzi contributing two kills. Converse responded with a series of blocks and kills from Arroyo, leveling the score at 5-5. A tense exchange followed as both teams traded points, with Abby Peduzzi and Savannah Whaley each securing kills for UNCP. However, Converse gained momentum late in the set, with a service ace by Alysha Arroyo pushing the Valkyries to a 19-18 lead as Converse would secure the final point on a UNCP attack error. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
KILLS Abby Peduzzi (25), Savannah Whaley (15), Addie Decker (11)
ASSISTS Tyler Patterson (37), Emily Collings (15), Brette Doile (5)
DIGS Brette Doile (31), Abby Peduzzi (21), Savannah Whaley (18)
BLOCKS Alexandria Mills (5), Abby Peduzzi (4), McKenna Hayes (4)
SERVICE ACES Brette Doile (4), Savannah Whaley (2)
 
UP NEXT
The Braves will be back in action on Saturday when they host Erskine. First serve is set for 2 p.m. at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court and admission is free. 
 
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BACK THE BRAVES
Fans can help support the UNC Pembroke Volleyball program by joining the Braves Club. To find out more information about the Braves Club, visit UNCPBraves.com/BravesClub or email braves.club@uncp.edu.
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