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Women's Volleyball

Converse Volleyball Weekend Preview: North Greenville & Belmont Abbey

The Matchup
Friday:
Converse (14-4, 8-1 CC) at North Greenville (9-12, 6-3 CC) 
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Tigerville, S.C. | Hayes Gym
Live Video
Live Stats
 
Saturday:
Converse (14-4, 8-1 CC) vs Belmont Abbey (6-14, 4-7 CC)
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Spartanburg, S.C. | Weisiger Center
Live Video
Live Stats
 
The Series:
This will be the 27th all-time meeting between Converse and North Greenville dating back to the 2009 season. The Trailblazers are 21-5 against the Valkyries over that time span, however, Converse defeated North Greenville 3-2 in their lone meeting last season.  
 
This will be the 23rd all-time meeting between Converse and Belmont Abbey dating back to the 2009 season. The Crusaders are 18-4 against the Valkyries over that time period, however, Converse is on a four match winning streak dating back to last season. The Valkyries will be looking to complete the season sweep on Saturday afternoon against the Crusaders.
 
Converse Notes:
  • Converse is 14-4 overall this season and 8-1 in Conference Carolinas action this season. The Valkyries have won five straight matches and are coming off a 3-0 win over Lees-McRae on Wednesday evening.
  • The Valkyries are averaging 12.5 kills per set, 11.5 assists per set, 1.9 aces per set, 18.5 digs per set, and 1.7 blocks per set.
  • Noemia Chiaachio leads the team with 214 kills this season, Ariel Bryant is second on the team with 158 kills, and Megan Carpenter is third on the team with 135 kills this season.
  • Alysha Arroyo leads the team with 436 assists, Jayden Johnson is second on the team with 228 assists, and Chiacchio leads the team with 32 service aces.
  • Mackenzie Day leads the team and the Conference with 419 digs this season. Bryant is second on the team with 247 digs, and Chiacchio is third on the team with 196 digs.
  • Tori Barr and Alayah Robertson are tied for the team lead with 47 blocks each.
 
North Greenville Notes:
  • North Greenville is 9-12 overall and 6-3 in Conference Carolinas play. The Trailblazers have won four straight matches, including 3-0 win over Georgia College on Tuesday evening.
  • The Trailblazers are averaging 11.7 kills per set, 10.7 assists per set, 2.4 service aces per set, 14.0 digs per set, and 1.5 blocks per set.
  • Anna Fiddelke leads the team with 186 kills on the season, Samantha ball is second on the team with 178 kills, and Elena Dyer is third on the team with 152 kills.
  • Allison Ball leads the team with 432 assists and Linsey Burke is second on the team with 207 assists. Samantha Ball leads the team with 42 aces, while Allison Ball is second on the team with 34 aces.
  • Samantha Ball leads the team with 165 digs, Macie Gentry is second on the team with 155 digs, and Ellenor Crimmins is third on the team with 138 digs.
  • Anna Fiddelke leads the team with 55 blocks on the season, while Anna Nedwards is second on the team with 28 blocks.
 
Belmont Abbey Notes:
  • Belmont Abbey is 6-14 overall and 4-7 in Conference Carolinas play this season. The Crusaders have lost six straight matches, most recently the Crusaders fell to King 3-1.
  • The Crusaders are averaging 10.6 kills per set, 9.8 assists per set, 1.6 aces per set, 13.4 digs per set, and 1.5 blocks per set.
  • Tyler Case leads the team with 151 kills on the season, Lola Sultenfuss is second on the team with 139 kills, and Katie Brookins is third on the team with 122 kills.
  • Ella Schellenberg leads the team with 530 assists, and Riley Nickol leads the team with 26 service aces.
  • Lily Marsh leads the team with 184 digs, Case is second on the squad with 147 digs, and Schellenberg is third on the team with 137 digs. Chloe Lowder leads the team with 47 blocks and Sultenfuss is second on the team with 35 blocks.
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Players Mentioned

Tori Barr

#24 Tori Barr

MB
5' 11"
Senior
Ariel Bryant

#6 Ariel Bryant

OH/RS
5' 9"
Sophomore
Megan Carpenter

#22 Megan Carpenter

RS
5' 9"
Junior
Alayah Robertson

#12 Alayah Robertson

MB
5' 10"
Sophomore
Mackenzie Day

#1 Mackenzie Day

L
5' 6"
Graduate Student
Alysha  Arroyo

#7 Alysha Arroyo

S
5' 8"
Sophomore
Jayden Johnson

#2 Jayden Johnson

S
5' 7"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Tori Barr

#24 Tori Barr

5' 11"
Senior
MB
Ariel Bryant

#6 Ariel Bryant

5' 9"
Sophomore
OH/RS
Megan Carpenter

#22 Megan Carpenter

5' 9"
Junior
RS
Alayah Robertson

#12 Alayah Robertson

5' 10"
Sophomore
MB
Mackenzie Day

#1 Mackenzie Day

5' 6"
Graduate Student
L
Alysha  Arroyo

#7 Alysha Arroyo

5' 8"
Sophomore
S
Jayden Johnson

#2 Jayden Johnson

5' 7"
Freshman
S