Friday, September 26
Davidson, N.C.
7:00 PM
Davidson College
5-6,0-1Atlantic 10
2
vs
3
Dayton
6-6,1-0Atlantic 10
1
2
3
4
5
F
Dayton
25
20
25
15
15
3
Davidson
15
25
17
25
6
2
Wildcats Drop A-10 Opener to Flyers in Five Sets
9/26/2025 10:47:00 PM | Volleyball
DAVIDSON, N.C. – The Wildcats were the first A-10 team to force Dayton to play five sets since 2022, but ultimately fell to the Flyers on Friday night.
After Davidson dropped the opening set 25-15, the team responded in a big way in set two. The Wildcats posted a .350 hitting percentage in the frame and won 25-20.
The third set was tied 14-14 and then Dayton won 11 of the next 14 points to win the frame. Down two sets to one, Davidson stormed back with a .375 hitting percentage in the fourth set. The Wildcats won the fourth set 25-15, which tied Dayton's largest margin of defeat in a set this season.
The Flyers won the fifth set 15-6.
Middle blocker Mia Compas matched her season high with 12 kills and a .417 hitting percentage. Setter Kinsey Smith impacted the match in so many ways. The sophomore recorded a career-high six kills and contributed with 41 assists and 12 digs.
Elena Garcia-Guerrios notched her sixth double-double of the season with 13 kills and 13 digs. Jordan Hummel had 18 digs and 7 assists.
Up Next
The Wildcats return to action at home inside Belk Arena against the Dayton Flyers. The match starts at 2 p.m. and can be seen on ESPN+.
After Davidson dropped the opening set 25-15, the team responded in a big way in set two. The Wildcats posted a .350 hitting percentage in the frame and won 25-20.
The third set was tied 14-14 and then Dayton won 11 of the next 14 points to win the frame. Down two sets to one, Davidson stormed back with a .375 hitting percentage in the fourth set. The Wildcats won the fourth set 25-15, which tied Dayton's largest margin of defeat in a set this season.
The Flyers won the fifth set 15-6.
Middle blocker Mia Compas matched her season high with 12 kills and a .417 hitting percentage. Setter Kinsey Smith impacted the match in so many ways. The sophomore recorded a career-high six kills and contributed with 41 assists and 12 digs.
Elena Garcia-Guerrios notched her sixth double-double of the season with 13 kills and 13 digs. Jordan Hummel had 18 digs and 7 assists.
Up Next
The Wildcats return to action at home inside Belk Arena against the Dayton Flyers. The match starts at 2 p.m. and can be seen on ESPN+.
Team Stats
UD
DC
Kills
63
56
Errors
18
24
Attempts
153
165
Hitting %
.294
.194
Points
74.0
66.0
Assists
58
51
Aces
2
5
Blocks
9
5
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
13
Aces
2
Blocks
2
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
7
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Players Mentioned
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