Clinton, SC, October 24, 2025
News Summary
The Presbyterian College volleyball team is geared up for two vital matches this weekend at the Templeton Center in the Big South Conference. They will compete against UNC Asheville on ‘Dig Pink’ night and face USC Upstate for ‘Community Day’. Currently, Presbyterian holds a record of 5-14, while UNC Asheville and USC Upstate have records of 7-13 and 11-9 respectively. The team is aiming to improve their conference standing with these upcoming matches following tough games earlier in the season.
Clinton, SC
The Presbyterian College volleyball team is set for two crucial matches this weekend at the Templeton Center, as they compete in the Big South Conference. The team will face UNC Asheville on Friday evening, October 24, for “Dig Pink” night, starting at 6:00 PM. Following that, they will take on USC Upstate on Saturday afternoon, October 25, at 2:00 PM for “Community Day.”
This weekend’s matches mark the second meeting of the season for Presbyterian against both opponents. In their earlier encounter, UNC Asheville defeated Presbyterian on October 4 by a score of 3-1. Presbyterian won the first set 25-17 but struggled afterwards, losing the next three sets. In their matchup against USC Upstate on October 3, Presbyterian split the first four sets before ultimately losing the fifth set 15-10.
Currently, Presbyterian College holds a record of 5-14 overall and is 1-6 in conference play. In comparison, UNC Asheville boasts a record of 7-13 overall and stands at 4-3 in conference play, which places them tied for third in the conference standings. It is noteworthy that the last victory for Presbyterian over UNC Asheville came on September 29, 2023, and UNC Asheville has successfully claimed the last four meetings, leading the all-time series 24-11 since 2007.
As part of their current season performance, they note that UNC Asheville leads the Big South in blocks, averaging 2.37 blocks per set and allowing the lowest opponent hitting percentage in the conference at .181%. Michelle Thao of UNC Asheville stands second in the conference in digs with a total of 386.
On the other hand, USC Upstate commands a 9-6 lead in the all-time series against Presbyterian, having won 5 of the last 6 meetings prior to their earlier matchup this season. USC Upstate also emerged victorious in their earlier encounter against Presbyterian in five sets, displaying a competitive season with an overall record of 11-9 and a tie for third in the conference with a record of 4-3.
USC Upstate currently shows strength in various areas, leading the Big South in service aces and ranking second in hitting percentage, kills, and assists. Notable player Kaymla Vega David leads the conference in assists with an impressive average of 10.54 assists per set.
For Presbyterian, Anisa Dorlouis stands out as she leads the team with 16 double-doubles this season, also holding the position of second in assists in the conference with a total of 606. Other players, including Ashley Miller and Yurkovich, have recorded double-doubles as well.
After this weekend’s matches, the Blue Hose plan to compete against Winthrop on Friday, October 31, at 6:00 PM and against Gardner-Webb on Saturday, November 1, at 6:00 PM.
Match Summary
| Match Date | Opponent | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 24 | UNC Asheville | Templeton Center | Dig Pink Night |
| October 25 | USC Upstate | Templeton Center | Community Day |
Current Standings
| Team | Record (Overall/Conference) | Key Player |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian College | 5-14 / 1-6 | Anisa Dorlouis |
| UNC Asheville | 7-13 / 4-3 | Michelle Thao |
| USC Upstate | 11-9 / 4-3 | Kaymla Vega David |
FAQ
- What time will the match against UNC Asheville start?
- The match against UNC Asheville will start at 6:00 PM on October 24.
- What event is associated with the match against UNC Asheville?
- The event associated with the match against UNC Asheville is “Dig Pink” night.
- What is Presbyterian College’s overall season record?
- Presbyterian College has a season record of 5-14 overall and 1-6 in conference play.
- How did Presbyterian perform in their first matchup against UNC Asheville?
- In their first matchup against UNC Asheville, Presbyterian lost 3-1 after winning the first set 25-17.
- What is USC Upstate’s overall record?
- USC Upstate has an overall record of 11-9 and is tied for third in conference play at 4-3.
- Who leads the conference in assists?
- Kaymla Vega David from USC Upstate leads the conference in assists with an average of 10.54 per set.
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