Fire Ants Fall to Eagles

Final Score: Polk State 3, USC Sumter 1

Set Scores:

• Set 1: USC Sumter 25 – Polk State 20
• Set 2: Polk State 25 – USC Sumter 19
• Set 3: Polk State 25 – USC Sumter 15
• Set 4: Polk State 25 – USC Sumter 15

Match Summary:

USC Sumter came out firing in the opening set, hitting an impressive .429 attack percentage and securing a 25–20 win. However, Polk State responded with increasing efficiency and control, winning the next three sets with consistent offensive pressure and strong serving.

Polk State's attack improved dramatically after the first set, hitting .389 in the second and maintaining solid percentages through the final sets. USC Sumter struggled to maintain its early momentum, with attack percentages dropping to .129, .069, and .053 in the final three sets.

USC Sumter Standouts:

• Magdalena Maria Borysewicz: 7 kills, .333 hitting, 4 solo blocks, 13 points
• Lyla Young: 7 kills, .333 hitting, 2 solo blocks, 9 points
• Isabella Cocke: 7 kills, 2 solo blocks, 9 points
• Telecia Tame: 5 kills, 1 solo block, 7 points
• Maiti Martin: 20 assists, 4 digs, 3 solo blocks, 5 points
• Julia Hurd: 23 digs, 1 ace

Team Stats – USC Sumter:

• Total Kills: 29
• Attack Percentage: .144
• Assists: 22
• Service Aces: 6
• Digs: 49
• Solo Blocks: 12
• Total Points: 47.0