Game One
FORT WORTH, TX -- In a challenging encounter for Prairie View A&M University's women's volleyball team, the Panthers faced off against the formidable UCLA Bruins in a college-level game held at the Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX on September 12, 2024. Despite a spirited effort, the Panthers were overcome by the Bruins, losing in straight sets: 25-18, 25-18, and 25-11.
The Panthers struggled to gain a foothold against UCLA's relentless attack. Key players like Kylee Owens, D'Mya Hill, and Kiersten Atkinson fought hard to sway the game in Prairie View A&M's favor. Owens and Hill secured notable kills alongside Atkinson, who also contributed significantly with crucial blocks — joined this effort by Leah Lawson. Despite their efforts at a defense, including impactful digs by Owens, Hill, and Jaqueline Nino, with aces added by Lawson and Hill, the Bruins' coordination and strength led them to dominate the sets.
Hill finished with six kills on the day to lead the Lady Panther's attack. got seven digs from Hill to lead them defensively.
With this loss, Prairie View A&M's season record moves to 1-7 (0-0 SWAC). Looking ahead, the Panthers are focusing on their next challenge where they will confront TCU at the same venue. As they prepare for this upcoming game, the team remains determined to improve their standing and showcase their resilience in the challenging SWAC conference.
Game Notes
» Owens had a team-high one ace in the loss.
» Hill had a team-high six kills for Prairie View A&M.
» Prairie View A&M got a team-high seven digs from Hill.
» Prairie View A&M attackers were helped by a team-high nine assists from Lawson.
How It Happened
SET 1 | The Lady Panthers were in an early hole, dropping a tough first set 25-18. Prairie View A&M trailed by as many as eight points as UCLA grabbed the advantage for good at 2-1 in a set that was tied up just once before the Bruins took control.
SET 2 | A 25-18 second-set loss put Prairie View A&M in a 2-0 hole in the match. Prairie View A&M trailed by as many as seven points as UCLA grabbed the advantage for good at 17-16 in a set that was tied up just once before the Bruins took over in the second half of the stanza.
SET 3 | UCLA finished the sweep with a third-set victory. The Lady Panthers lost the first point and never took the lead before losing the set 25-11.
Game Two
FORT WORTH, TX -- In another challenging regular season volleyball encounter on September 12, 2024, the Prairie View A&M University varsity team faced a tough opposition against the host team the TCU Horned Frogs. Despite a spirited performance, the Panthers were defeated 0-3 at the event held in Fort Worth, TX.
The match opened with TCU setting a strong pace, taking the first set 25-17. The intensity increased in the second set, with TCU overpowering the Panthers 25-11. In a final push to swing the momentum, Prairie View A&M battled hard in the third set but ultimately fell 25-16, concluding the match.
Outstanding individual performances were noted by Kylee Owens, D'Mya Hill, and Kiersten Atkinson, who led the team with significant kills. Kiersten Atkinson, Janyah Henderson, and Aliyah Levert were formidable at the net with key blocks. Defensive efforts were led by Kylee Owens, Leila Smalls, and Leah Lawson with critical digs throughout the match. Leah Lawson also contributed with crucial aces and assists, alongside Riley Weigelt and Tayler Ruffin.
A key moment in the match was identified when TCU began to substantially extend their lead from play number 46, which significantly shifted the dynamics of the game.
.Owens finished with nine kills on the day to lead the Lady Panther's offense while finishing with a hitting percentage of .368. got 9 digs from Owens to lead them defensively.
Looking forward, Prairie View A&M Panthers will aim to regroup and face Texas A&M Commerce on September 13, 2024, at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX. With a current record of 1-8, the team is focused on capturing a win to boost their season's standings
Game Notes
» Lawson had a team-high one ace in the loss.
» Owens had a team-high nine kills for Prairie View A&M.
» Prairie View A&M got a team-high nine digs from Kylee Owens.
» Prairie View A&M attackers were helped by a team-high 14 assists from Leah Lawson.
How It Happened
SET 1 | The Lady Panthers were in an early hole, losing a tough first set 25-17. Prairie View A&M trailed by as many as eight points as TCU grabbed the advantage for good at 10-9 in a set that was tied up three times before the Horned Frogs took control.
SET 2 | A 25-11 second-set loss put Prairie View A&M in a 2-0 hole in the match. The Lady Panthers lost the first point and never clawed back into the lead before dropping the set.
SET 3 | TCU finished the sweep with a set-three victory. The Lady Panthers lost the first point and never clawed back into the lead before losing the set 25-16.
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