Mens Volleyball Six Hands Block
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Winner St. Thomas (FL) ST. THOM 4-1, 2-0
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Warner (FL) WARNER ( 1-3, 0-2
Winner
St. Thomas (FL) ST. THOM
4-1, 2-0
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Final
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Warner (FL) WARNER (
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Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
St. Thomas (FL) ST. THOM 25 25 25 (3)
Warner (FL) WARNER ( 19 18 23 (0)

Game Recap: Men's Volleyball | | Sports Information Supervisor, Karla Rodriguez

Warner Volleyball Falls Short in Home Match Against St. Thomas

Game Recap Mens Volleyball

LAKE WALES, Fla. – The Warner University volleyball team fought hard but ultimately fell to St. Thomas University in a tough three-set battle at the Turner Athletic Center on February 8, 2025. The Royals lost the match 19-25, 18-25, 23-25, moving to 1-3 on the season and 0-2 in conference play, while St. Thomas improved to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the conference.
 

Match Recap: 
The Royals started the match with strong energy, battling closely with the Bobcats in the early points. Darion Graham led Warner's offensive charge with 9 kills and 6 digs, while Caleb Welling and Quentin Maddock also contributed offensively. However, St. Thomas capitalized on Warner's unforced errors and managed to pull ahead in the first set, winning 25-19.

Warner tried to regroup in the second set but struggled with consistency, hitting just .167 as a team. Setter Emir Ege Gull worked to keep the offense flowing, finishing with 24 assists, but St. Thomas' aggressive serving and steady attack led to another 25-18 set win for the Bobcats.

Facing a must-win situation, Warner showed resilience in the third set, pushing St. Thomas to the limit. The Royals hit .184 as a team in the final set and were able to fight off several match points, but ultimately the Bobcats held on for a 25-23 win, sealing the sweep.


Game Leaders
• Darion Graham – 9 kills, 6 digs. Graham was a consistent force on offense, leading the Royals' attack throughout the match.
• Emir Ege Gull – 24 assists. Ege facilitated Warner's offense and was key in distributing the ball to various attackers.
• Quentin Maddock – 5 kills, 3 digs. Maddock provided solid offensive production, contributing in key moments during the match.
• KJ Harrison – 6 digs. Harrison played a crucial role in Warner's back-row defense, making multiple key saves to keep rallies alive.


Up Next
Warner University now sets its sights on the next matchup as they look to regroup and earn their first conference win of the season. The Royals will take on Talladega College on February 14 and are eager to bounce back after today's loss.

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