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11/6/2026 11:00:00 PM | Volleyball
SAINT LOUIS, MO - Davidson had its six-match winning streak snapped in a hard-fought battle against the Saint Louis Billikens on Friday night. The Wildcats fell in four sets (21-25, 25-20, 25-18, 22-25, 8-15).
The first set featured 11 ties and five lead changes. Saint Louis ultimately took set one 25-21.
Davidson responded in a big way in the second set. The Wildcats posted a .375 hitting percentage as a team and only had two attack errors. Mia Compas and Elena Garcia-Guerrios each recorded four kills in the frame. Davidson won the second set 25-20.
The 'Cats out blocked the Billikens 4-1 in the third set. Kinsey Smith recorded back-to-back service aces to close out the frame, 25-18.
Davidson trailed 18-8 in the fourth set and then rattled off eight straight points. This was highlighted by five kills from Elena Garcia-Guerrios. Despite the strong comeback, the 'Cats fell 25-22 in the fourth set.
The Wildcats got down early in the fifth set, 4-0, and could not claw back. Saint Louis won the fifth set 15-8.
Elena Garcia-Guerrios recorded a team-high 20 kills. This is the fourth match this season the senior has reached 20 kills. Brooke Briscoe wore the Libero jersey and collected 22 digs as well as two service aces.
Kinsey Smith dished out 45 assists and also had 14 digs. This is the junior's 10th double double of the season.
Ariyana Johnson was very efficient on offense with 14 kills and a .314 hitting percentage. Mia Compas was also efficient with 11 kills and a .333 hitting percentage.
Meile Songaila had 13 digs and 13 kills. Songaila has recorded a double double in six of her previous seven matches.
UP NEXT
Davidson faces Saint Louis on Saturday, November 7 at 2 p.m. ET in St. Louis, Missouri.
The first set featured 11 ties and five lead changes. Saint Louis ultimately took set one 25-21.
Davidson responded in a big way in the second set. The Wildcats posted a .375 hitting percentage as a team and only had two attack errors. Mia Compas and Elena Garcia-Guerrios each recorded four kills in the frame. Davidson won the second set 25-20.
The 'Cats out blocked the Billikens 4-1 in the third set. Kinsey Smith recorded back-to-back service aces to close out the frame, 25-18.
Davidson trailed 18-8 in the fourth set and then rattled off eight straight points. This was highlighted by five kills from Elena Garcia-Guerrios. Despite the strong comeback, the 'Cats fell 25-22 in the fourth set.
The Wildcats got down early in the fifth set, 4-0, and could not claw back. Saint Louis won the fifth set 15-8.
Elena Garcia-Guerrios recorded a team-high 20 kills. This is the fourth match this season the senior has reached 20 kills. Brooke Briscoe wore the Libero jersey and collected 22 digs as well as two service aces.
Kinsey Smith dished out 45 assists and also had 14 digs. This is the junior's 10th double double of the season.
Ariyana Johnson was very efficient on offense with 14 kills and a .314 hitting percentage. Mia Compas was also efficient with 11 kills and a .333 hitting percentage.
Meile Songaila had 13 digs and 13 kills. Songaila has recorded a double double in six of her previous seven matches.
UP NEXT
Davidson faces Saint Louis on Saturday, November 7 at 2 p.m. ET in St. Louis, Missouri.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
DC
SLU
Kills
61
65
Errors
23
26
Attempts
181
169
Hitting %
.210
.231
Points
78.0
73.0
Assists
55
62
Aces
9
2
Blocks
8
6
Game Leaders
Tuesday, September 01
Wednesday, August 26
Friday, August 21
Sunday, August 16













