Saturday, November 14
Davidson, N.C.
1 p.m. (Senior Day)
Davidson College Athletics
15-14,8-10Atlantic 10
3
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2
Fordham University
11-20,5-13Atlantic 10
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham | 14 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 11 | 2 |
| Davidson | 25 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 15 | 3 |
Photo by: Tim Cowie/DavidsonPhotos.com
11/14/2026 4:52:00 PM | Volleyball
DAVIDSON, N.C. - Behind a career-high 23 kills and a .442 hitting percentage from Ariyana Johnson, Davidson survived a wild five-set match inside Belk Arena on Senior Day (25-14, 25-23, 20-25, 24-26, 15-11). Prior to the match, seniors Melanie Tilles, Mia Compas, Cayla Weisner, and Elena Garcia-Guerrios were recognized for their incredible contributions towards the program over the last four years.
Davidson came out and posted a .333 team hitting percentage in the first set. Ariyana Johnson, Mia Compas, and Meile Songaila combined for 10 kills and zero errors in the frame. The 'Cats also had five service aces in the first set.
Johnson continued to dominate in the second set. The sophomore recorded seven kills and did not have a single attack error. The second set featured five ties and two lead changes.
Fordham responded with a .353 team hitting percentage in the third set. Bridget Woodruff led the Rams with five kills and zero errors.
Davidson had four match points in the fourth set, but Fordham rallied and won four straight points. The Rams took the fourth set 26-24.
With the score 8-8 in the fifth set, Cayla Weisner came up with a big solo block. From there, the 'Cats won six of the next nine points and won the match in five sets.
Brooke Briscoe led Davidson with 21 digs and zero reception errors. Kinsey Smith had 54 assists and 11 digs.
Meile Songaila and Elena Garcia-Guerrios each recorded double doubles. Songaila had 13 kills and 13 digs. It's her 10th double double of the season. Garcia-Guerrios had 11 kills and 16 digs. It's her 18th double double of the season.
The Wildcats also tied a season-high with 11 service aces.
Davidson came out and posted a .333 team hitting percentage in the first set. Ariyana Johnson, Mia Compas, and Meile Songaila combined for 10 kills and zero errors in the frame. The 'Cats also had five service aces in the first set.
Johnson continued to dominate in the second set. The sophomore recorded seven kills and did not have a single attack error. The second set featured five ties and two lead changes.
Fordham responded with a .353 team hitting percentage in the third set. Bridget Woodruff led the Rams with five kills and zero errors.
Davidson had four match points in the fourth set, but Fordham rallied and won four straight points. The Rams took the fourth set 26-24.
With the score 8-8 in the fifth set, Cayla Weisner came up with a big solo block. From there, the 'Cats won six of the next nine points and won the match in five sets.
Brooke Briscoe led Davidson with 21 digs and zero reception errors. Kinsey Smith had 54 assists and 11 digs.
Meile Songaila and Elena Garcia-Guerrios each recorded double doubles. Songaila had 13 kills and 13 digs. It's her 10th double double of the season. Garcia-Guerrios had 11 kills and 16 digs. It's her 18th double double of the season.
The Wildcats also tied a season-high with 11 service aces.
Players Mentioned
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/ VolleyballTeam Stats
FU
DC
Kills
58
65
Errors
19
25
Attempts
172
182
Hitting %
.227
.220
Points
76.0
83.0
Assists
54
61
Aces
7
11
Blocks
11
7
Game Leaders
Kills
23
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
13
Aces
2
Blocks
0
Kills
12
Aces
2
Blocks
1
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
2
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