Williams Gymnasium – March 8, 2025

Carolina University showed grit and determination in their home matchup against North Greenville University but ultimately fell in three sets (16-25, 15-25, 14-25). Despite the scoreline, the Bruins had strong individual performances and moments of solid play, which they can build on moving forward.

Key Performances

Carolina University

• Jamison Johnson led the attack with three kills and two blocks.
• Darren Lowe Gaillard and Kai Jamerson each contributed two kills.
• Wesley Diggs set up most of Carolina's offense with seven assists.
• Jashawn Sykes anchored the defense with nine receptions.
• The Bruins tallied nine total kills but struggled offensively with a -.121 hitting percentage.

North Greenville University 

• Michael de la Cruz was a standout, registering four kills and two service aces on a .600 hitting percentage.
• Caleb Kleinlein was perfect, delivering five kills on five attempts (1.000 hitting percentage).
• Logan Taylor played a key role with six assists and two service aces.
• NGU finished with a .375 hitting percentage and outpaced Carolina in total kills (29-9).

Match Breakdown
Carolina started the first set competitively, trading points early, but North Greenville pulled away with efficient attacking and strong serving. The Bruins struggled to find consistency on offense, recording 13 attack errors, which allowed NGU to control the tempo.

The second and third sets followed a similar pattern, with Carolina showing moments of solid play but unable to sustain long runs. NGU's depth and aggressive serving allowed them to pull ahead of the Bruins, limiting their ability to generate momentum.

Looking Ahead
Carolina U will be back at home against St. Andrews on March 11 at 6pm.