34-0. We Are Champions. The Job Is Done.

We came here with one objective: to finish what we started. Today, we executed. We are the Mid-South Conference Tournament Champions. We faced a tough, disciplined Campbellsville team that tested our resolve, but we responded the way champions do, securing a 3-1 victory (25-17, 25-21, 22-25, 25-15) to keep our perfect season alive. 34 games, 34 wins. This wasn’t just another match; this was for the title, and we left no doubt who the best team is.

First Set: We Made a Statement

There was no feeling-out process. We came out and imposed our will from the first serve. We were a machine, operating with near-perfect efficiency. We put down 17 kills on just one single error, hitting an astronomical .516 as a team. We controlled the net, we controlled the pace, and we sent a clear message. This was our court. We took the set 25-17 and never looked back.

Second Set: We Showed Our Grit

The second set was a dogfight. It wasn’t pretty. Both teams battled for every point, trading blows back and forth. Our execution wasn’t as sharp, but this is where championship habits take over. We dug in, we made the hustle plays, and when the set was on the line, we found a way to win. It’s not always about dominating; it’s about finding a way to get the job done when things aren’t perfect. We gutted out a 25-21 win.

Third & Fourth Sets: We Answered the Bell

We had a lapse in the third set. Give Campbellsville credit; they played their best volleyball and out-executed us. They rattled us and set us back temporarily. They took the set. That was their best shot. Our response? A complete and total shutdown in the fourth. We came out with a level of focus and intensity that they could not match. We dominated from start to finish, hitting .333 with only two errors and holding them to just .097. We didn’t just win the fourth set 25-15; we made a declaration. That is how you answer adversity.

Our Champions of the Court

  • Sara Zampedri: An absolutely dominant performance from our primary weapon. She was unstoppable, leading the charge with a match-high 18 kills on a .356 hitting percentage and terrorizing them from the service line with 4 aces. She did her job at an elite level.
  • Savanah Jolly: The field general. She orchestrated the entire offense, distributing the ball with precision for 48 assists. She made everyone around her better.
  • The Defensive Anchors: Autiana Wilson and Davey Slaughter were a wall in the back row. They refused to let anything hit the floor, combining for an incredible 40 digs (20 each).
  • Alana Shiery: The enforcer at the net. She was a constant physical presence, contributing 8 kills on an efficient .333 clip and leading the team with 4 total blocks.

By the Numbers

  • Serving Pressure: We won the service battle decisively, posting 9 aces to their 3. We were the aggressors all afternoon.
  • Offensive Efficiency: We were the more disciplined, more effective offense, winning the hitting percentage battle .275 to .196.
  • Winning the Big Moments: We scored 70.0 points to their 67.0. In a championship match, every single point matters, and we won more of them.

What’s Next

The Mid-South Conference season is over. We accomplished the mission. We are the champions. Now, we prepare for the final objective: the NAIA National Tournament. The job’s not finished. The NAIA Selection Show is Monday November 17th at 5 PM EST. THe selection show will be streamed on the NAIA YouTube Channel.

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