Johnson University Royals Women's Volleyball Team Sweeps Montreat in a Dominant Victory
October 10, 2025
The Johnson University Royals women's volleyball team showcased their dominance with a clean sweep against Montreat (NC) on October 10, 2025, at the Douglas E. Karnes Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. With a final score of Johnson 3, Montreat 0, the Royals continued their strong season showing, moving their record to 17-5 overall and 6-2 in conference play.
From the start, the Royals set a commanding pace, beginning with a decisive first set where they overwhelmed Montreat with a score of 25-7. The momentum continued in the second set with a sturdy 25-15 win and concluded with a 25-10 triumph in the third and final set. Notable performances included Makiyah Greenlee, who led the team with 8 kills; Abigail Brown and Caelyn Marshall contributed significantly with 4 kills each. The defensive effort was equally impressive, with Anna Birling and Hannah Lukey registering a remarkable 7 blocks each, solidifying the team's front-line defense while Luci Morris added 2 blocks.
The match also saw standout plays in other areas, with Caelyn Marshall recording the highest digs for the team at 8, closely followed by Hannah Lukey with 7. Abigail Brown served effectively, delivering 2 aces that added to the Royals' scoring runs. As for assists, Hannah Lukey, Abigail Brown, and Haley Mitchell facilitated the offensive set-ups, contributing to the overall fluid team performance.
Reflecting on the performance, Coach Robin Vannoy commented, 'I think we played really well. It was a good chance to get several girls into the match.' The Royals are set to host Truett McConnell at home on October 10, 2025, where they look to continue their winning ways.
From the start, the Royals set a commanding pace, beginning with a decisive first set where they overwhelmed Montreat with a score of 25-7. The momentum continued in the second set with a sturdy 25-15 win and concluded with a 25-10 triumph in the third and final set. Notable performances included Makiyah Greenlee, who led the team with 8 kills; Abigail Brown and Caelyn Marshall contributed significantly with 4 kills each. The defensive effort was equally impressive, with Anna Birling and Hannah Lukey registering a remarkable 7 blocks each, solidifying the team's front-line defense while Luci Morris added 2 blocks.
The match also saw standout plays in other areas, with Caelyn Marshall recording the highest digs for the team at 8, closely followed by Hannah Lukey with 7. Abigail Brown served effectively, delivering 2 aces that added to the Royals' scoring runs. As for assists, Hannah Lukey, Abigail Brown, and Haley Mitchell facilitated the offensive set-ups, contributing to the overall fluid team performance.
Reflecting on the performance, Coach Robin Vannoy commented, 'I think we played really well. It was a good chance to get several girls into the match.' The Royals are set to host Truett McConnell at home on October 10, 2025, where they look to continue their winning ways.
