PEMBROKE, N.C. – The Chowan University volleyball team battled through four sets against UNC Pembroke, extending the match by taking the third set before falling 3-1 to the Braves. The contest remained competitive throughout, with the Hawks staying within five points in the opening set and just two in the second before earning a hard-fought 26-24 victory in the third. UNC Pembroke would close out the match in the fourth set. With the result, Chowan moves to 5-21 overall and 4-14 in Conference Carolinas play, while UNC Pembroke improves to 15-13 overall and 12-6 in league action.

THE BASICS

FINAL | Chowan 0, Pembroke 3

RECORDS | Chowan (5-21, 4-14)   UNC Pembroke (15-13, 12-6)

LOCATION | Pembroke, N.C. (Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court)

SET SCORES

Set One – UNC Pembroke 25, Chowan 20

Set Two – UNC Pembroke 26, Chowan 24

Set Three – Chowan 28, UNC Pembroke 26

Set Four – UNC Pembroke 25, Chowan 11

INSIDE THE BOXSCORES

The Hawks maintained an aggressive offensive rhythm, led by Nia Baskin and Anna Holcombe, who each tallied 10 kills. Alauna Wilson-Linn followed with eight, while Madison Henderson and Rosa Lynn Collier added seven apiece. Alexandra Liggeri directed the attack with a standout performance, recording 24 assists, while Brooke Hart added 18 to fuel the Hawks' offense.

At the net, it was a true block party for Chowan as the team combined for 12 total blocks. Henderson and Baskin led the effort with three blocks each, while Lyniah Lee, Collier, and Wilson-Linn each contributed two. Defensively, Diana Rodriguez anchored the back line with 24 digs, followed by Liggeri and Holcombe with 15 apiece. Wilson-Linn and Baskin were key on both sides of the ball, adding eight and seven digs respectively.

UP NEXT

The Hawks hit the road to Florence, S.C., on Saturday, November 8, to take on Francis Marion University. Match time is scheduled for 1:00 PM.