
11/1/2026 5:44:00 PM | Volleyball
DAVIDSON, N.C. — Ariyana Johnson recorded a career-high 22 kills and with a .465 hitting percentage as Davidson held off Duquesne, 3-2 (25-14, 23-25, 25-16, 18-25, 15-10), in Atlantic 10 volleyball action Saturday afternoon from inside Belk Arena.
The win was the sixth straight for the Wildcats as they improve to 13-12 overall and 6-8 in league play. The Dukes fall to 16-9 and 7-7.
Elena Garcia-Guerrios also finished with double digits kills for Davidson with 17 to go along with 25 digs. Those 25 digs are a career high for the senior.
Meile Songaila contributed 13 kills for the Wildcats, who finished the day with a .238 hitting percentage.
Kinsey Smith led both setters with 54 assists, while Brooke Briscoe anchored the defense with 29 digs.
As a team, Davidson recorded 10 block assists, led by Mia Compas' eight. Compas was also very efficient on offense with nine kills and a .412 hitting percentage.
Emerson Schrom led the way for Duquesne with 18 kills on 60 swings.
Davidson held the Dukes to a .151 hitting percentage.
Up Next
The 'Cats will travel to Saint Louis next weekend for matches with the Billikens on Friday and Saturday.
The win was the sixth straight for the Wildcats as they improve to 13-12 overall and 6-8 in league play. The Dukes fall to 16-9 and 7-7.
Elena Garcia-Guerrios also finished with double digits kills for Davidson with 17 to go along with 25 digs. Those 25 digs are a career high for the senior.
Meile Songaila contributed 13 kills for the Wildcats, who finished the day with a .238 hitting percentage.
Kinsey Smith led both setters with 54 assists, while Brooke Briscoe anchored the defense with 29 digs.
As a team, Davidson recorded 10 block assists, led by Mia Compas' eight. Compas was also very efficient on offense with nine kills and a .412 hitting percentage.
Emerson Schrom led the way for Duquesne with 18 kills on 60 swings.
Davidson held the Dukes to a .151 hitting percentage.
Up Next
The 'Cats will travel to Saint Louis next weekend for matches with the Billikens on Friday and Saturday.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
DU
DC
Kills
60
67
Errors
31
23
Attempts
192
185
Hitting %
.151
.238
Points
72.0
79.0
Assists
54
62
Aces
2
1
Blocks
10
11
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