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UNC Pembroke UNCP 17-15,13-7 Conference Carolinas
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Winner Emmanuel (GA) Emm 20-9,15-5 Conference Carolinas
UNC Pembroke UNCP
17-15,13-7 Conference Carolinas
2
Final
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Emmanuel (GA) Emm
20-9,15-5 Conference Carolinas
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 5 F
UNC Pembroke UNCP 13 25 30 22 14 (2)
Emmanuel (GA) Emm 25 23 28 25 16 (3)

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

Volleyball Falls In Five Set Battle To Emmanuel In Quarterfinals

BRISTOL, Tenn. – The UNC Pembroke volleyball team hit .220 from the net but Emmanuel committed just 10 attack errors on the way to a 3-2 (25-13, 23-25, 28-30, 25-22, 16-14) victory over the Braves on Friday evening in the quarterfinals of the Conference Carolinas Tournament inside the Student Complex Center. 

The Braves (17-15) finished the match with six service aces and five blocks and had four players log double-doubles. The Lions (20-9) will now face Converse in the semifinals of the tournament on Saturday. 
 
MATCH SUMMARY
FINAL SCORE Emmanuel 3, UNC Pembroke 2 (25-13, 23-25, 28-30, 25-22, 16-14)
RECORDS UNC Pembroke 17-15, Emmanuel 20-9
ARENA Student Center Complex (Bristol, Tenn.)

MATCH REPLAY
SET 1 I 13-25 The match began with Emmanuel establishing an early lead, driven by a kill from Marusa Pesut. Despite a service error by Emmanuel that allowed the Braves to score their first point, Cailin Pritchard's kills kept the Lions ahead. UNCP managed to close the gap to 4-3 with a service ace by Brette Doile, but Emmanuel responded with a series of points, extending their lead to 11-4 with a service ace by Sami Gambill. The Braves attempted to rally with kills from Addie Decker and Savannah Whaley, but Emmanuel maintained control. The set concluded with Ellie Jackson's decisive kill, giving Emmanuel a 25-13 victory.
SET 2 I 25-23 In the second set, Emmanuel maintained a steady lead early, reaching a 7-4 advantage after a series of errors by the Braves. Abby Peduzzi kept the Braves competitive with multiple kills, closing the gap to 19-17. A service ace by Savannah Whaley brought the Braves within two points at 19-17. Despite a back-and-forth exchange, UNCP leveled the set at 23-23 following a key kill by McKenna Hayes. Addie Decker then gave the Braves the lead with a kill, and Savannah Whaley secured the set with another kill, closing at 25-23.
SET 3 I 30-28 In a tightly contested third set, the Braves took an early lead at 4-1 following a series of errors by Emmanuel. The Lions responded with a 3-0 run, tying the score at 5-5, with Jackson's consistent kills helping to maintain pressure. As the set progressed, Abby Peduzzi and Addie Decker's effective attacks pushed the Braves ahead 21-18, but Emmanuel managed to rally back, equalizing at 22-22. The set reached a dramatic conclusion as Alexandria Mills and Addie Decker combined for a block, giving the Braves a 29-28 lead. An ace by Alexandria Mills secured the 30-28 victory for the Braves, giving UNC Pembroke a 2-1 lead. 
SET 4 I 22-25 The fourth set saw a tight contest between the Braves and Emmanuel, with Emmanuel ultimately securing a 25-22 victory. The set began with Kelly's kill putting the Lions on the board first. The Braves responded with a kill by McKenna Hayes, setting an early back-and-forth pace. Savannah Whaley and Abby Peduzzi were instrumental for the Braves, each contributing significant kills throughout the set. However, errors proved costly for the Braves, with a series of attack mistakes allowing Emmanuel to build and maintain a lead. Despite a late surge from UNCP, including consecutive points to bring the score to 24-22, an attack error by UNC Pembroke sealed the set for Emmanuel to send the match to a deciding fifth set. 
SET 5 I 14-16 In a tense fifth set, Emmanuel secured a narrow 16-14 victory over the Braves. The set began with Jackson's kill, giving Emmanuel an early edge. The Braves fought back with notable contributions from Abby Peduzzi, who registered multiple kills to keep the score even. Despite service and attack errors from both teams, Emmanuel managed to regain the lead with critical kills from Kelly and Brooke Lee. The decisive point came from a kill by Pritchard clinching the set and the match for Emmanuel.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
KILLS Abby Peduzzi (27), Addie Decker (22), Savannah Whaley (12)
ASSISTS Tyler Patterson (40), Emily Collings (24), Brette Doile (6)
DIGS Abby Peduzzi (30), Savannah Whaley (27), Isabella Dillman (21)
BLOCKS McKenna Hayes (3), Addie Decker (2), Alexandria Mills (2)
SERVICE ACES Savannah Whaley (2), Brette Doile (2), Abby Peduzzi (1)
 
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