Benedict and Clark Atlanta Women's Volleyball Play-by-Play

The contest featured intense back-and-forth rallies, strategic substitutions, and key offensive plays from both squads as they battled through the set.

How Did the Opening Sequences Unfold on the Court?

Action began with Moriah Smith serving for Benedict, quickly answered by a kill from Willow Alls off an assist by Kai Harris for Clark Atlanta. Benedict soon found footing through tactical substitutions, bringing in players like Jadyn Murry, Dove Jackson, Krislenn Lucas, Kennedy Thompson, and Kennedi Hill to shift momentum. Murry made an immediate impact from the service line, landing a service ace against Nakayla James, while teammate Carmella Jones capitalized on a set by Sydney Ray to keep the score tight.

Clark Atlanta relied heavily on the playmaking of Willow Alls, who tallied crucial assists leading to kills by Desire’ Young and DeMyah Jackson. As the rotation turned, Sawyer Arbuckle and Jayanna Shannon rotated in for Clark, sparking a brief scoring run featuring an attack error by Benedict’s Mia Burgess and a well-placed kill by Jayden Johnson.

Where Did the Turning Points Occur During the Match?

Midway through the set, unforced errors and precise serving dictated the pace. Benedict capitalized on ball-handling miscues and defensive stops, while Clark Atlanta responded with disciplined net play anchored by Brianna Little. Kennedi Hill and Baileigh Tillmon rotated in for Benedict to shore up the front line, but Clark maintained offensive pressure through aggressive swings from Harris and Arbuckle.

Jadyn Murry engineered a late-set surge for Benedict behind a flurry of service aces and a kill executed by DeMyah Jackson, narrowing Clark’s lead. However, Clark Atlanta responded as Jayanna Shannon and Carmella Jones secured vital points down the stretch, pushing the set toward its final conclusion.

Team	Key Contributors	Notable Plays & Statistics
Benedict College	Jadyn Murry, DeMyah Jackson, Carmella Jones, Sydney Ray	Multiple service aces by Murry; key kills from Jackson and Jones off Ray assists.
Clark Atlanta University	Willow Alls, Kai Harris, Desire’ Young, Sawyer Arbuckle	Offensive assists by Alls; impactful kills by Young, Harris, and Arbuckle.