Tommies Battle Back in Five-Set Thriller Against UKC
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UKC
2-0, 5-3
|
25 | 25 | 14 | 24 | 15 | 3 |
|
St. Thomas
0-2, 3-7
|
23 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 12 | 2 |
Team Stats
UKC
| Game Statistics | UKC | St. Thomas |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .079 | .039 |
| Blocks | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| Digs | 76 | 70 |
| Aces | 15 | 16 |
Fredericton, NB - The St. Thomas Tommies team showed grit and determination in a closely contested match against the University of King's College (UKC) in Fredericton. The Tommies forced a decisive fifth set after falling behind 2-0 but ultimately came up just short, as UKC secured a 3-2 victory.
Blue Devils opened strong, taking the first set 25-23 and maintaining their momentum with a 25-21 win in the second. The Tommies regrouped and came out firing in the third set, dominating with a convincing 25-14 win. With their backs against the wall, the Tommies edged out a thrilling 26-24 win in the fourth set, forcing the match to a fifth and final set.
Despite their comeback effort, the Tommies couldn't overcome UKC in the deciding set, as the Blue Devils closed out the match 3-2.
Ava Slipp was named Player of the Game.
The Tommies will look to bounce back in their next matchup and UKC will look to add to their streak
Recap by STU Athletics
Photo by SRM Photography
