The Matchup
 
Friday:
Converse (5-7, 2-2 CC) vs Southern Wesleyan (1-10, 0-3 CC)
Location: Weisiger Center
Time: 7:00 p.m.
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Saturday:
Converse (5-7, 2-2 CC) vs North Greenville (8-7, 5-0 CC)
Location: Weisiger Center
Time: 2:00 p.m.
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Series History:
This will be the 16^th meeting between Converse and Southern Wesleyan dating back to the 2011 season. The Warriors hold an 11-4 advantage in the overall series, but the Valkyries have won the past four matchups. Last season the Valkyries swept the season series against the Warriors and have won seven straight sets in the process.
 
This will be the 21^st meeting between Converse and North Greenville since the 2011 season. The Crusaders hold a commanding lead in the overall series at 17-3, but the Valkyries ended the Crusaders 11 game winning streak against them last season in the home opener. Converse lost the opening set but then rattled off three consecutive set wins to take the match in front of a packed gym at the Weisiger Center.  
 
Converse Notes:

• Converse is coming off a straight sets loss on Tuesday evening to Emmanuel College. Sophomore Anna Rabon led the team with an 8 kill, 12 dig performance on the night.
• As a team, Converse is recoding 9.4 kills per set, 8.5 assists per set, 1.1 aces per set, 13.1 digs per set and 1.2 blocks per set.
• Finkley leads the team with 110 kills and 30 blocks this season, Fitz is second on the team with 70 kills and Anna Rabon is third on the team with 59 kills.
• Ducote leads the team with 165 assists and is second on the team in digs (75). Mackenzie Schmucker is second on the team in assists with 119 on the season. Mackenzie Day currently leads the team with 140 digs on the year and Anna Rabon leads the team with 13 aces.

 
Southern Wesleyan Notes: 

• Southern Wesleyan is 1-10 overall on the season and 0-3 in Conference Carolinas action. The Warriors have lost three straight since starting the conference portion of their schedule.
• Southern Wesleyan is coming off a 1-3 loss to Lees-McRae on Tuesday night, with Amber bass leading the way with a 9-kill, 15-dig performance against the Bobcats.
• As a team the Warriors are averaging 8.5 kills, 7.9 assists, 1.3 aces per set, 14.2 digs per set and 1.3 blocks per set.
• Bass leads the team in both kills (90) and service aces (15), Bass is also second on the team in total digs with 116 on the season. Abigail Gannaio is second on the team with 57 kills.
• Ashely Sexton leads the team with 147 assists and Kali Letcher is second on the team with 107 assists. Kristina Pino leads the team with 122 blocks, while Gavirelle Elswick leads the team with 23 blocks.    

 
North Greenville Notes: 

• North Greenville is 8-7 overall and 5-0 in Conference Carolinas play this season. The Crusaders have won five straight matches dating back to September 9^th.
• North Greenville is coming off a straight sets win over King on Tuesday night. Paige Campbell led the team with 15 kills, Ashlyn Conner contributed 46 assists and Klayton Mathis led the team with 22 digs on the evening.
• As a team the Crusaders are averaging 12.7 kills per set, 12.1 assists per set, 1.5 aces per set, 16.8 digs per set and 1.8 blocks per set.
• A trio of players have broken the triple digit mark in kills for the Crusaders this season, Campbell (179), Abigail Durham (141) and Kelli Davis (101).
• Ashlyn Conner has a team high 571 assists and 18 service aces on the season. Klayton Mathis leads the team with 185 digs, but Whitley Kahler is close behind with 180 digs. Campbell leads the team with 53 blocks on the season, followed by Chandler Morrell with 25 blocks.

 
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