Temple University Athletics
Temple University
13-9,5-5American
UTSA
12-9,3-7American
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTSA | 17 | 12 | 25 | 21 | 1 |
| Temple | 25 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 3 |
10.25.26 | Women's Volleyball
PHILADELPHIA – Temple women's volleyball(13-9) secured a 3-1 victory over UTSA(12-9) on Sunday afternoon at McGonigle Hall, improving to 5-5 in American Conference play. The Owls controlled the opening two sets before overcoming a third-set setback to close out the match, 25-17, 25-12, 20-25, 25-21. Christiana Greene led Temple's offensive attack with a match-high 21 kills while hitting .312, adding 10 digs and three solo blocks. Kennedy Crayton contributed 11 kills and 12 digs, while Lexi Yoza directed the offense with 38 assists and 14 digs. Temple finished with 53 kills, 67 digs, and 11 team blocks to earn an important conference victory on its home court.
Set:1 (Temple 25, UTSA 17)
- Temple established control early in the opening set, jumping out to a 6-3 advantage behind an aggressive offensive attack.
- The Owls continued to build momentum as Greene, Crayton, and Khenedi Guest delivered timely kills to extend the lead to 15-10.
- Temple maintained its offensive rhythm throughout the set, recording 18 kills with just one attacking error for an impressive .630 hitting percentage.
- A UTSA service error secured the 25-17 victory, giving the Owls an early 1-0 advantage in the match.
Set:2 (Temple 25, UTSA 12)
- The Owls carried their momentum into the second set, using a dominant serving run from Olivia Hummel to build a commanding 10-1 lead.
- Hummel recorded two service aces during the stretch, while Greene and Crayton helped fuel Temple's offensive production.
- Temple continued to apply pressure throughout the set, with Greene recording seven kills and Sarah Quarells contributing two solo blocks to strengthen the Owls' defensive presence.
- Greene delivered the final kill to secure a convincing 25-12 victory and give Temple a 2-0 lead heading into the third set.
Set:3 (UTSA 25, Temple 20)
- Temple faced a determined UTSA squad in the third set, battling through eight ties and four lead changes as both teams fought for momentum.
- Greene continued to lead the Owls offensively, recording four kills, while Guest added two kills and a solo block.
- Despite falling behind 20-16 late in the set, Temple continued to compete, with Guest delivering a kill to keep the Owls within striking distance.
- UTSA ultimately claimed the set 25-20, but Temple remained in control of the match with a 2-1 advantage heading into the fourth.
Set:4: (Temple 25, UTSA 21)
- Temple responded with determination in the fourth set, overcoming an early UTSA advantage in a competitive frame that featured 12 ties and five lead changes.
- Greene provided another strong offensive performance with five kills, while Hummel and Guest contributed key points to help the Owls establish a 20-16 lead.
- After UTSA narrowed the deficit to 21-20, Guest delivered a crucial kill to regain momentum before Crayton followed with another to extend Temple's advantage to 23-20.
- Crayton sealed the 25-21 victory with her third kill of the set, completing the four-set win for the Owls in front of their home crowd.
Up Next
The Owls will have another split weekend. First they will hit the road to face East Carolina in Greenville, North Carolina, then they will return home to face Tulane at McGonigle Hall.
