Gardner-Webb University
11-7,2-2Big South
High Point
10-5,4-0Big South
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner-Webb | 25 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 1 |
| High Point | 18 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Runnin' Bulldogs Fall in Four Sets at High Point
October 09, 2026 | Volleyball
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The Gardner-Webb volleyball team claimed the opening set but was unable to maintain its momentum, falling 3-1 (25-18, 14-25, 10-25, 13-25) on the road at High Point in Big South Conference action Friday evening.
The Runnin' Bulldogs fall to 11-7 overall and 2-2 in Big South play while the Panthers are10-5 overall and 4-0 in conference action.
Gardner-Webb came out strong in the opening set, recording 13 kills while hitting .233 and committing just three attack errors. The Runnin' Bulldogs controlled the early frame to take a 25-18 victory and grab a 1-0 lead.
High Point responded in the second set, recording 14 kills while hitting .360 to even the match. The Panthers maintained their offensive rhythm in the final two sets, adding 12 kills in each frame to secure the four-set victory.
Sarina Galyean led the Runnin' Bulldogs offensively with 11 kills, while Parker LaFontaine added five and Caroline Franklin contributed four. Milla Lugo and Samia Sayd each recorded two blocks.
Olivia Lefebvre paced Gardner-Webb with 11 assists, followed by Aleina Manaois with 10. Ella Moss led the defensive effort with 10 digs, while Kiera Vazquez added nine digs and a team-high two service aces.
Gardner-Webb finished with 25 kills, while High Point recorded 48. The Panthers also held the advantage in blocks, 10-2, and digs, 60-40.
UP NEXT
- Gardner-Webb continues Big South play Saturday, Oct. 10, traveling to Radford, Va., to face the Highlanders.
- Due to incoming weather, first serve has been moved up to 2 p.m.
