Volleyball Splits Two Matches to Close Out Wildcat Classic

Elena Garcia-Guerrios (#19)

DAVIDSON, N.C. – Davidson split its two matches on Saturday to wrap up the Wildcat Classic. Elena Garcia-Guerrios, who landed on the all-tournament team, led the squad with 14 kills and a .500 hitting percentage in the straight-set victory over Delaware State. Davidson fell to Coastal Carolina in straight sets later in the evening.

Match vs. Delaware State
The Wildcats got off to a strong start and posted a .308 hitting percentage in the opening set. Garcia-Guerrios recorded five kills in this set and Davidson took the first set 25-16.

Davidson won the second set 25-22. The Wildcats trailed 20-16 in the second set and rallied to win nine of the final 11 points. With the help of Ariyana Johnson's 11 kills and a .368 hitting percentage, Davidson finished off Delaware State 25-23 in set three.

Match vs. Coastal Carolina

Despite the loss, all three sets were decided by three points or less. Anna Withee led Davidson with nine kills and a .250 hitting percentage. Jordan Hummel and Elena Garcia Guerrios combined for 30 digs.

Wildcat Classic Notes
Davidson's Elena Garcia-Guerrios finished with 30 kills, 21 digs, and five service aces across three matches. Kinsey Smith recorded 53 assists for the Wildcats.

With a 3-0 record, Coastal Carolina claimed the team title. Below is the full list of the people who made the all-tournament team.

Jalyn Stout (Coastal Carolina - MVP)
Anna Rita (Coastal Carolina)
Bailee Earnhardt (Coastal Carolina)
Kinsey Smith (Davidson)
Elena Garcia-Guerrios (Davidson)
Naz Tuncay (Delaware State)
Cameron Lanier (Elon)

Up Next
Davidson plays two matches next weekend in Winston-Salem, N.C. against Wake Forest and Maryland. Friday's match is at 7 p.m. against Wake Forest and Saturday's match is slated for 3 p.m. against Maryland.