MIsenheimer, N.C. (Sept. 19, 2023)  --The Pfeiffer University volleyball team got the job done in three sets (25-14, 25-22, 25-13) to take down the  Division II Livingstone Blue Bears Tuesday at home at Merner Gym.

The out-of-conference win improved Pfeiffer's overall record to 4-4 on the season.

Madison Tate finished with 10 kills on the day to lead the Falcons offense while finishing with a hitting percentage of .571. got 15 digs from Gabby Edwards along with five blocks from Tate to lead them defensively.

Game Notes

» Pfeiffer never trailed on the way to winning the first set 25-14.
» Madison Tate had a match-high 10 kills for Pfeiffer.
» Pfeiffer got a match-high 15 digs from Gabby Edwards.
» Pfeiffer attackers were helped by a match-high 17 assists from Kylee Mayberry.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Falcons took control on the first point and held the lead the rest of the way to win the first set 25-14. Pfeiffer opened up its biggest lead, 11 points, to close out the set.

SET 2 | Pfeiffer took the second set 25-22 to quickly take a 2-0 lead. The Falcons never trailed by more than five points and grabbed the advantage for good at 15-14 in a set that had just one lead change before the Falcons took over in the second half of the stanza.

SET 3 | Pfeiffer then capped the three-set sweep with a victory in set number three. The Falcons grabbed control of the set early when the score was 3-2 and never looked back to win 25-13. Pfeiffer ended on a strong note, opening up its biggest lead of the stanza, 12 points, to finish off the set.

Next Match
Pfeiffer will travel to rival Greensboro College on Thursday, Sept. 21 for a USA South match.  First serve is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in Hanes Gym.