The Harding volleyball team had a mixed day at the Alabama-Huntsville Classic, first beating Emmanuel 3-1 before falling to Alabama-Huntsville in a tight five-set match, resulting in a season record of 4-3. Against Emmanuel, Harding's standout performances included Skyler McKinnon with 18 kills and Delaney Garner contributing 15. In the subsequent match, Harding led 2-0 before Alabama-Huntsville rallied to win three straight sets, showcasing their resilience.

By the Numbers
  • Harding had a total of 60 kills against Emmanuel with a .281 attack percentage.
  • Against Alabama-Huntsville, Harding recorded 69 kills, but the Chargers out-blocked them 20-10.
Yes, But

While Harding started strong against Alabama-Huntsville, their inability to maintain momentum in the final three sets raises concerns about their consistency and ability to close matches.

State of Play
  • Harding's offense initially performed well, achieving high kill counts and attack percentages in both matches.
  • Defensively, Harding struggled with errors, particularly in the second match as they allowed Alabama-Huntsville to capitalize on their mistakes.
What's Next

Harding's next challenge comes against Ferris State, where they will aim to improve their consistency and bounce back from the loss to Alabama-Huntsville.

Bottom Line

To succeed moving forward, Harding needs to refine their defense and minimize attack errors, especially in high-pressure situations during matches.