Paul Quinn Volleyball Dominates Home Opener with Sweep of Southwestern Adventist

Dallas, TX – September 2, 2025 Paul Quinn College volleyball opened its home slate in emphatic fashion, sweeping Southwestern Adventist University (25–10, 25–12, 25–9) inside the Tigers Den. The Tigers put together their most efficient offensive outing of the young season, hitting .324 as a team and never allowing the Knights to find a rhythm.

SOUTHWESTERN ADVENTIST

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Paul Quinn

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Final	1	2	3	T
SOUTHWESTERN ADVENTIST 0-0,0-0	10	12	9	0
Paul Quinn 0-0,0-0	25	25	25	3

Game Leaders

SOUTHWESTERN ADVENTIST

K: Naukkarinen, Mia - 5

B: N/A

D: Ventura, Levi - 20

SA: 2 Players (#3, #12) - 1

Paul Quinn

K: 2 Players (#5, #12) - 7

B: Jakayla Morrow - 2

D: Kaylin Chambers - 12

SA: Kaylin Chambers - 5

Team Stats

Game Statistics	SOUTHWESTERN ADVENTIST	Paul Quinn
Hitting %	-.080	.324
Blocks	0.0	4.0
Digs	37	42
Aces	2	12

Full stats

September 2, 2025

Explosive Start
The Tigers wasted no time establishing control, posting a .588 hitting percentage in the opening set. Carrie Weston set the tone with 7 kills on just 13 swings (.538), while Jamya Fields added 7 kills of her own at a .500 clip. Paul Quinn rolled to a 25–10 first-set victory, feeding off the energy of a lively home crowd.

Balanced Attack and Strong Serving
The second set saw the Tigers spread the offense around, with contributions from Laila Beck (3 kills, .750), Makaila Piggee (3 kills, .429), and Brittany Brown-Riddick (2 kills, 1.000). Setter Spirit Phipps kept the Knights off balance with 17 assists and steady decision-making. Behind the service line, Paul Quinn piled up 12 aces, led by Kaylin Chambers (5 aces) and Ashely Sanchez (3 aces).

Closing It Out
The third set was all Tigers, as Paul Quinn limited Southwestern Adventist to just 9 points while showcasing defensive consistency. Sanchez anchored the back row with 9 digs, while Chambers added 12 digs to pair with her serving brilliance. The Tigers clinched the sweep with a 25–9 win.

Paul Quinn Leaders

Carrie Weston – 7 kills, .538 hitting, 7.0 points
Jamya Fields – 7 kills, .500 hitting, 7.0 points
Kaylin Chambers – 5 aces, 12 digs, 5.0 points
Spirit Phipps – 17 assists, 4 digs
Ashely Sanchez – 9 digs, 3 aces

Team Comparison

Kills: Paul Quinn 30 | Southwestern Adventist 16
Hitting %: Paul Quinn .324 | Southwestern Adventist -.080
Aces: Paul Quinn 12 | Southwestern Adventist 2
Digs: Paul Quinn 42 | Southwestern Adventist 37

What's Next
The Tigers (1–0) open their season with a commanding win and will look to build momentum as they move into conference play. With Weston and Fields leading the front line, Phipps distributing the offense, and Chambers and Sanchez patrolling the backcourt, Paul Quinn appears poised for a strong 2025 campaign.