Skyhawks Look Ahead to Loyola New Orleans

Hattiesburg, MS - The Point University Skyhawks commenced their volleyball season with a challenging match against William Carey (MS) on September 5, 2025, at Hattiesburg, Miss. Despite a resilient fight, the Skyhawks were defeated, with the final score being 1 set to 3 in favor of the Crusaders.

The match opened with a tightly contested first set, ending in a narrow 23-25 loss for the Skyhawks. The momentum seemed to favor the Crusaders as they captured the second set 19-25. However, revitalized efforts by Point University led to a strong comeback in the third set, securing a 25-18 win. Their momentary resurgence faltered in the fourth and final set, where William Carey conclusively closed the match with a 15-25 victory.

Notable performances were seen amongst the Point players; Ava Clay led the team with 14 kills followed closely by Tianna Kynard with 11 and Jasmyn Ceasar contributing 10. Kynard also played a significant role defensively, with a total of 2 blocks, while Paige Lowe and Ava Clay each added a block. Additionally, Ceasar served up 1 ace and Lowe provided 4 assists, reflecting a well-rounded team effort.

Looking forward, the Skyhawks aim to make a turnaround as they face Loyola University New Orleans in New Orleans, LA, on September 6, 2025. As they move from their opening loss, the team currently holds a season record of 8-6, with a 0-1 in conference play.