Quentin M. Reed – Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - It took just three sets for the Methodist Monarchs (13-10) to defeat the Pfeiffer Falcons (2-17) on Wednesday night. Offensively, Erin Errington led all Falcon players with eight kills.

In set one, Pfeiffer fell behind 15-6 but was able to win the next nine out of 13 points to get back in the set, 19-15. Later in the frame with the Falcons down, 23-16, they were able to rally off four consecutive points.  Two errors by the Monarchs and Emma Gray Beacham added a service ace and Lea Hilton added a kill to help Pfeiffer to hang around.  After Beacham connected on her aforementioned ace, she mis-served and then a Kaylee Freed's attack error gave Methodist the win 25-20.

Monarch Lili Henry served her team to six consecutive points in set two to jump out to an 8-3. This was the first of three Methodist rallies of four consecutive points or more to take the set, 25-11. The Monarchs also went on to win set three 25-19.

Beacham led the match with 11 digs and setter Katie Anne Wilson led Pfeiffer nine assists.

For Methodist, Maggie Harris led the match with her 28 digs and Britany Ter Meer led all players with 14 digs.

Up next for the Falcons, they will travel to Ferrum for a tri-match with the Panthers and William Peace.