Friday, October 23
Davidson, N.C.
7 p.m.
Davidson College Athletics
9-12,2-8Atlantic 10
3
vs
1
University of Rhode Island
6-16,1-9Atlantic 10
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 14 | 20 | 25 | 21 | 1 |
| Davidson | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 3 |
10/24/2026 12:16:00 AM | Volleyball
DAVIDSON, N.C. - Behind a season-high 11 service aces and a season-high .321 hitting percentage, Davidson took down Rhode Island in four sets on "Everyone Watches Davidson Women's Sports Night" this Friday (25-14, 25-20, 22-25, 25-21). This is the second straight win for the Wildcats.
Davidson's efficient night on offense started immediately in the opening set. The Wildcats posted a .550 team hitting percentage and only had one attack error in the frame. Elena Garcia-Guerrios led the way with four kills on six swings. The 'Cats also applied the pressure at the service line with six aces in this set.
The second set was highlighted by a milestone from setter Kinsey Smith. The junior reached 2,000 assists for her career with a beautiful delivery to Meile Songaila during the middle of the frame. Davidson and Rhode Island were tied, 16-16, and the 'Cats finished off the frame with a 9-4 run.
After dropping the third set, Davidson bounced back with a strong fourth set. Meile Songaila recorded seven kills with a .375 hitting percentage and also added four digs. With the score 23-20, Brooke Briscoe recorded the team's 11th service ace and that set up match point. Ariyana Johnson closed out the match with kill.
Ariyana Johnson matched her career high with 19 kills and a .500 hitting percentage. The sophomore also added a career-high seven digs as well as two service aces. Meile Songaila posted 15 kills with a .412 hitting percentage and also collected 14 digs. Elena Garcia-Guerrios registered her 12th double double of the season with 14 kills and 10 digs.
Kinsey Smith led the way with 47 assists. Brooke Briscoe had 12 digs and only one reception error.
UP NEXT
Davidson is back in action on Saturday, October 24 at 1 p.m. against Rhode Island. The match can be seen on ESPN+. Admission to the match is free inside Belk Arena.
Davidson's efficient night on offense started immediately in the opening set. The Wildcats posted a .550 team hitting percentage and only had one attack error in the frame. Elena Garcia-Guerrios led the way with four kills on six swings. The 'Cats also applied the pressure at the service line with six aces in this set.
The second set was highlighted by a milestone from setter Kinsey Smith. The junior reached 2,000 assists for her career with a beautiful delivery to Meile Songaila during the middle of the frame. Davidson and Rhode Island were tied, 16-16, and the 'Cats finished off the frame with a 9-4 run.
After dropping the third set, Davidson bounced back with a strong fourth set. Meile Songaila recorded seven kills with a .375 hitting percentage and also added four digs. With the score 23-20, Brooke Briscoe recorded the team's 11th service ace and that set up match point. Ariyana Johnson closed out the match with kill.
Ariyana Johnson matched her career high with 19 kills and a .500 hitting percentage. The sophomore also added a career-high seven digs as well as two service aces. Meile Songaila posted 15 kills with a .412 hitting percentage and also collected 14 digs. Elena Garcia-Guerrios registered her 12th double double of the season with 14 kills and 10 digs.
Kinsey Smith led the way with 47 assists. Brooke Briscoe had 12 digs and only one reception error.
UP NEXT
Davidson is back in action on Saturday, October 24 at 1 p.m. against Rhode Island. The match can be seen on ESPN+. Admission to the match is free inside Belk Arena.
Players Mentioned
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/ VolleyballTeam Stats
URI
DC
Kills
47
57
Errors
18
15
Attempts
129
131
Hitting %
.225
.321
Points
55.0
77.0
Assists
44
53
Aces
4
11
Blocks
4
9
Game Leaders
Kills
19
Aces
2
Blocks
2
Kills
15
Aces
2
Blocks
2
Kills
14
Aces
2
Blocks
3
Kills
3
Aces
0
Blocks
5
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