Volleyball Match Recap: Coastal Carolina vs. Miami
MIAMI – The Coastal Carolina volleyball team faced a setback on Thursday, losing to the Miami Hurricanes in a four-set battle, with final scores of 3-1 (8-25, 25-22, 16-25, 18-25). This defeat marked the end of Coastal Carolina’s six-match winning streak.
Performance Highlights
Jalyn Stout led the Chanticleers with ten kills, although the team struggled offensively, hitting a season-low of .103 in the match. Despite this, Stout’s performance included eight assists and eight digs, marking her eighth instance of reaching double-digit kills this season.
Other notable contributions included Emily Fowler with six kills and Anzley Rinard with five. Bailee Earnhardt also added eight digs, while Ava Wallis recorded 15 assists during the game.
Opponent Overview
The Hurricanes’ Flormarie Heredia Colon topped the match with 26 kills, and Ariana Rodriguez provided a high of 41 assists. Naylani Feliciano contributed significantly on the defensive end with 11 digs.
Match Analysis
- Set One: Miami established dominance early, racing out to a 16-4 lead, eventually winning the set 25-8.
- Set Two: After a close start, Coastal Carolina gained momentum by scoring four consecutive points, leading to a 25-22 set victory.
- Set Three: The Hurricanes took control from the beginning, ultimately winning 25-16, despite Coastal Carolina’s efforts to keep the score close.
- Set Four: Although the Chanticleers started strong, Miami quickly took the lead and finished the match with a 25-18 win.
Noteworthy Statistics
Key statistics that emerged from the match included:
- Jalyn Stout’s streak of consecutive double-doubles came to an end after 38 matches, with the last time being on September 21, 2024.
- Ava Wallis has led the team in assists for six consecutive matches.
- Coastal Carolina’s overall record now stands at 7-3, while Miami improved to 8-1.
- The Chanticleers are now 2-1 in true road games and 2-3 against power conference teams, with an all-time record of 1-2 against Miami.
Looking Ahead
The Chanticleers are set to continue their participation in the 305 Invitational, facing FIU next. This match is scheduled for September 19, 2025, at 6 p.m. and will be streamed on ESPN+.
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