Raleigh, N.C. — Meredith College volleyball put together a strong showing Wednesday night inside Weatherspoon Gymnasium but came up just short in a five-set thriller against Methodist University, falling 3–2.

How It Happened
Set 1 — Meredith 25, Methodist 23
Meredith opened the match with energy, building an early lead behind strong swings from Caitlyn Russell and Daven Brabble. The Angels' offense hit .235 in the frame while steady defense from Megan Murray and Delaney Lowery kept the Monarchs from finding rhythm. A late push by Methodist narrowed the gap, but Meredith held firm to take the first set 25–23.

Set 2 — Methodist 25, Meredith 23
The second set mirrored the first with long rallies and narrow leads throughout. Sara Dees and Brabble continued to pace the offense, while Lillie Davis distributed the ball efficiently to keep the attack balanced. Despite several key digs from Murray, the Monarchs capitalized on late errors to even the match at one set apiece.

Set 3 — Meredith 25, Methodist 19
Meredith regained momentum in the third, hitting .333 as a team — their best offensive frame of the night. Russell led the way with several kills through the middle, and Lowery added key points from the outside. The Avenging Angels' blocking presence at the net helped secure a 25–19 win and a 2–1 match lead.

Set 4 — Methodist 25, Meredith 23
The fourth set saw both teams trading points in another back-and-forth battle. Meredith's defense held strong, with Murray tallying several digs to extend rallies. However, Methodist managed to edge out the Angels in the closing points, forcing a decisive fifth set.

Set 5 — Methodist 15, Meredith 13
The final set was a thriller, with momentum swinging both ways. Brabble and Russell continued to produce offensively, and Meredith hit .391 as a team, but Methodist pulled ahead late to seal the 3–2 victory.

Key Performances

• Caitlyn Russell: 15 kills, 15 digs, .244 hitting percentage

• Daven Brabble: 13 kills, 2 aces, 4 digs, .400 hitting percentage

• Sara Dees: 9 kills, 2 blocks, .316 hitting percentage

• Lillie Davis: 44 assists, 7 digs, 2 block assists

• Megan Murray: Team-high 19 digs and steady serve receive

Final Notes
Meredith hit .234 as a team while posting 10 service aces and eight total blocks. The Avenging Angels now sit at 15–10 overall and 9–6 in USA South play, remaining in a strong position as postseason play approaches.