MOORE, OK-- The Dallas Christian College Women's Volleyball team split a tri-match on Saturday at Randall University. The Crusaders defeated conference opponent Randall in 5 sets and lost in 4 sets against Hesston College.
 Game 1: The Dallas Christian College women's volleyball team battled through a five-set thriller Saturday afternoon, defeating Randall University 3-2 (15-25, 20-25, 25-18, 26-24, 15-6) in an impressive comeback victory.
After dropping the opening two sets, the Crusaders showed resilience and determination, winning three consecutive sets to secure the victory and improve to 7-15-2 on the season.
Randall controlled the early portion of the match, taking the first set 25-15 before claiming the second 25-20. Facing a two-set deficit, Dallas Christian responded with a strong third-set performance, recording 13 kills and taking the set 25-18 to keep its comeback hopes alive.
The fourth set proved to be the turning point of the match. In a tightly contested battle featuring 15 ties and eight lead changes, the Crusaders fought their way to a 26-24 victory, forcing a decisive fifth set.
With momentum on their side, Dallas Christian took control in the final frame, limiting Randall to just two kills and a negative .105 hitting percentage. The Crusaders closed out the match with a commanding 15-6 fifth-set victory to complete the comeback.
Kinsley Jackson led the Crusaders offensively, finishing with a team-high 15.5 points, 12 kills, and three service aces. Paloma Garcia added 11 kills and 12 digs, while Jamie Maddy and Rosalind Spikes each contributed 10 kills.
Zoelley Herrera directed the Dallas Christian offense with 36 assists while adding 17 digs. Defensively, Alyssa Carreras delivered an outstanding performance with a team-high 24 digs and three service aces. Rylie Goff also made a significant impact, recording six service aces and 15 digs.
As a team, Dallas Christian finished with 50 kills, 46 assists, 86 digs, and 13 service aces. The Crusaders' serving proved to be a difference-maker, as they held a 13-9 advantage in aces.
Randall was led by Briseida Acosta, who recorded 12 kills and 15 points, while Kimberly Phelps contributed nine kills and a match-high 27 digs.
The victory highlighted Dallas Christian's ability to respond to adversity and execute in critical moments. After falling behind two sets, the Crusaders displayed composure and determination to complete the reverse sweep and earn a hard-fought road victory.
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Despite dropping the opening two sets, the Crusaders showed determination and resilience, responding with a strong third-set performance to extend the match before Hesston secured the victory in the fourth.
Hesston College established momentum early, taking the opening set 25-18 behind an efficient offensive performance. The Larks continued their strong play in the second set, hitting .471 while limiting Dallas Christian to five kills to claim a 25-7 victory and take a commanding 2-0 advantage.
Facing a two-set deficit, Dallas Christian responded in the third set with renewed energy and improved execution. The Crusaders recorded 10 kills while hitting .172, their highest attacking percentage of the match. In a competitive set featuring seven ties and two lead changes, Dallas Christian fought its way to a 25-22 victory to keep the match alive.
The fourth set featured another tightly contested battle, with eight ties and five lead changes. Dallas Christian produced its highest kill total of the match with 12, but Hesston maintained its composure down the stretch to secure a 25-20 victory and close out the match.
Rosalind Spikes led the Crusaders offensively, finishing with a team-high 10 kills and 12 points. Rylie Goff provided a strong all-around performance, contributing five kills, five service aces, eight digs, and 11.5 points.
Zoelley Herrera directed the Dallas Christian offense with 27 assists while adding six kills, 10 digs, and two service aces. Jamie Maddy contributed five kills and three service aces, while Kinsley Jackson added five kills.
Defensively, Herrera led the Crusaders with 10 digs, followed by Goff with eight. Alyssa Carreras, Paloma Garcia, and Sierra Sibley each recorded seven digs. Spikes also made her presence felt at the net, contributing four block assists.
As a team, Dallas Christian finished with 37 kills, 33 assists, 45 digs, 10 service aces, and 12 block assists. The Crusaders held a 10-8 advantage in service aces, but Hesston's offensive efficiency proved to be the difference, as the Larks finished with a .204 hitting percentage compared to Dallas Christian's .038.
Hesston was led by Kennedie Esparza, who recorded a match-high 12 kills and four service aces, finishing with 16 points. Sarahi Paez added a match-high 20 digs, while Rebekah Blackmer distributed 17 assists.
Although the result did not favor Dallas Christian, the Crusaders demonstrated their ability to respond to adversity and compete in tightly contested situations. Their third-set victory and competitive fourth-set performance highlighted the team's determination against a strong Hesston College squad.
With the loss, Dallas Christian moves to 7-16 on the season, while Hesston College improves to 14-9.
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