ROANOKE, Va. — Warren Wilson battled through three sets but fell to Hollins, 25-7, 25-12, 25-18, on Saturday at Howe Playing Courts.
Hollins took control early, opening the first set with a 9-0 run. The Owls answered with kills from Pandora Keele and Aubrie Wachacha, but Hollins carried the lead through the set.
The hosts built another early advantage in the second, scoring the first eight points. Warren Wilson responded with kills from Akeela Cunningham and Sydney Mitchell, while Kiera Littlejohn added a pair of kills. Hollins held on to take the set, 25-12.
The Owls found more rhythm in the third set, tying the score at 6-6 and continuing to compete as the teams traded points. Warren Wilson reached 18, its highest set total of the match, before Hollins closed out the sweep, 25-18.
Cunningham led Warren Wilson with seven kills and 11 digs. Littlejohn recorded four kills on seven attacks, and Aria Parish finished with 16 assists and 12 digs. Josie McCoy added 10 digs.
