Royals Sweep Bryan To Open Conference Play

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.