Prescott, AZ – September 20, 2024

The College of Southern Nevada volleyball team faced a tough challenge on the road, falling in straight sets to Yavapai College (25-20, 25-9, 25-21). Despite moments of resilience, the Coyotes struggled to find consistency and were unable to keep up with Yavapai's balanced attack and strong defensive presence.

The match started with promise for the Coyotes, as they stayed competitive in the first set. Led by Sydney Hall, who recorded 5 kills on 34 attempts, CSN kept within striking distance, closing the gap to 21-19 before Yavapai pulled away to take the set 25-20. Hall's efforts were supported by Jeannie Anderson and Aleyson Ross, who combined for 7 kills, while Kenzy Arafa's 13 assists helped fuel the offense.

However, the second set was dominated by Yavapai. The Coyotes struggled with hitting errors and couldn't find their rhythm, managing just 4 kills and committing 9 errors for a hitting percentage of -.208. Yavapai capitalized on every mistake, with Tiona Drumm leading the way for the Roughriders with 9 kills, and they cruised to a decisive 25-9 victory in the set.

CSN fought back in the third set, showing more fight and cutting down on errors. The Coyotes improved their hitting percentage to .115, and once again, Hall and Ross led the charge. The defense also stepped up, with Ross and Anderson combining for 26 digs, but Yavapai's depth and power at the net proved too much. The Roughriders sealed the match with a 25-21 win in the final set.

Yavapai's Tiona Drumm and Trinity Pilimai stood out with their offensive prowess, recording 9 and 6 kills respectively, while Micah Gardner added 5 kills and 3 blocks. On defense, Yavapai totaled 9 blocks, stifling CSN's attempts to get back into the game.

Key Stats:

• Sydney Hall led CSN with 5 kills on 34 attempts.
• Aleyson Ross contributed 4 kills and 14 digs, showcasing her all-around play.
• Jeannie Anderson added 3 kills and 12 digs.
• Kenzy Arafa provided 13 assists for the Coyotes.
• CSN had a total of 15 kills and 14 errors on 83 attempts for a hitting percentage of .012.

Yavapai Highlights:

• Tiona Drumm led all players with 9 kills and 12 points.
• Trinity Pilimai recorded 6 kills and contributed defensively with 10 digs.
• Micah Gardner added 5 kills and 3 blocks for Yavapai.

Set Scores:

• Set 1: Yavapai 25, CSN 20
• Set 2: Yavapai 25, CSN 9
• Set 3: Yavapai 25, CSN 21

The Coyotes remain determined to turn the tide and are working toward their first victory of the season.