Knights Look to Bounce Back on Texas Road Trip
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Team Stats
Southern University at New Orleans (LA)
Paul Quinn
| Game Statistics | Southern University at New Orleans (LA) | Paul Quinn |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .044 | .246 |
| Blocks | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| Digs | 57 | 72 |
| Aces | 1 | 9 |
Southern University at New Orleans (LA)
Huston-Tillotson
| Game Statistics | Southern University at New Orleans (LA) | Huston-Tillotson |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .104 | .257 |
| Blocks | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Digs | 44 | 52 |
| Aces | 4 | 10 |
Texas College
Southern University at New Orleans (LA)
| Game Statistics | Texas College | Southern University at New Orleans (LA) |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .074 | .291 |
| Blocks | 2.0 | 6.0 |
| Digs | 45 | 53 |
| Aces | 9 | 2 |
by: Derrick Robinson, Jr., Intern
The Knights (0-2 in conference play) head to Texas for a pivotal road trip, with a focus on securing their first conference wins of the season. They'll face Paul Quinn College on Friday, September 19, and Huston-Tillotson University on Saturday, September 20. The Knights are coming off a tough 3-1 loss to Philander Smith, a match where they showed great resilience by winning the second set after a first-set defeat. This trip presents a crucial opportunity for the team to translate their determination into victories.
A Look at the Competition
- Paul Quinn (TX): The Knights will face Paul Quinn on Friday. The match is a key conference matchup and an opportunity for the Knights to start their road trip on a high note. The Tigers are 5-8 overall and 1-0 in the HBCUAC and have won three in a row, including a victory over NCAA Division 1 Alcorn State. They are led by:
- Kills: Carrie Weston (90)
- Assists: Spirit Phipps (247)
- Digs: Kaylin Chambers (133)
- Blocks: Makaila Piggee (37)
- Huston-Tillotson (TX): The Knights will play Huston-Tillotson on Saturday. This is another important divisional match. Huston-Tillotson has a record of 2-2, 1-0, and their stat leaders are:
- Kills: Lindsey Morris (52)
- Assists: Jordis Taylor (113)
- Digs: Taylor Fisher (97)
- Blocks: Hayley Broussard (26)
- Texas College (TX): SUNO rounds out the Texas trip in a battle against Texas College on Saturday. No stats are available for the Steers.
Knights' Key Players to Watch
The Knights' recent performance against Philander Smith showcased several key players who will be vital to their success in Texas.
- Taszia Adkinson: Adkinson is a do-it-all player for the Knights. In their last match, she was on the verge of a triple-double with 9 kills, 22 digs, and 12 assists. She also leads the team in kills (60), assists (79) and aces (14), making her a central figure in their offense.
- Armoni Harris: Harris is the defensive anchor for the team, leading with 140 digs on the season. Her defensive prowess was on full display with an impressive 35 digs in the last match.
- Kailany Alba: Alba has emerged as one of the Knights' top offensive threats. The freshman outside hitter is second on the team in kills with 46 this year, averaging 1.77 per set.
- Samaria Berry: Berry is a force at the net. Her height and jumping ability make her a threat to any hitter, and the reason she leads the Knights in blocks with 28.
Upcoming Schedule
Following the Texas road trip, the Knights will have a series of home games. On Friday, September 26, they will play a three-game match against Louisiana Christian at 6 p.m. On Saturday, September 27, they face Tougaloo, Miss. at 12 p.m. Finally, they'll close out the month with a home rivalry match against Dillard University on Tuesday, September 30, at 6 p.m.