Royals Sweep Bryan To Open Conference Play
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
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12 | 19 | 18 | 0 |
Team Stats
Bryan (TN)
| Game Statistics | Johnson | Bryan (TN) |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .232 | .036 |
| Blocks | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Digs | 52 | 46 |
| Aces | 4 | 1 |
KNOXVILLE, TN – The Johnson University Royals continued their impressive start to the season, sweeping Bryan College 3-0 (25-12, 25-19, 25-18) in an AAC conference matchup on Thursday night. The win improves the Royals to 8-1 overall and 1-0 in conference play, while Bryan falls to 1-6 (0-1 AAC).
The Royals' attack was led by Ramiyah Thompson, who tallied 11 kills with a hitting percentage of .562. Kiersten Bell added 10 kills and 2 blocks, while setter Hannah Lukey orchestrated the offense with 26 assists and contributed 6 digs.
Johnson's defense was equally strong, holding Bryan to a .036 hitting percentage for the match. The Lions were led by Lillie Van Metre's 10 kills, but they struggled to find consistent offense against the Royals' solid blocking and back-row defense.
Key Stats:
- Johnson (TN): 42 kills, .232 hitting percentage, 12 blocks
- Bryan (TN): 27 kills, .036 hitting percentage, 8 blocks
- Top Performers:
- Ramiyah Thompson (Johnson): 11 kills, .562 hitting percentage
- Hannah Lukey (Johnson): 26 assists, 6 digs
The Royals will look to extend their winning streak in their home opener September 14 against Pikeville.