Connor Rahn
Connor Rahn
September 20, 2025

Argos Down as Spartans Prevail in Four-Set Win

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TAMPA, Fla. — The No. 3 University of Tampa volleyball team defeated No. 19 University of West Florida in four sets on Saturday, 25-23, 25-16, 20-25, 28-26, at Bob Martinez Athletic Center. Tampa's strong defensive performance was highlighted by 16 total blocks, while their offense hit at a .270 clip. West Florida managed to take the third set, but Tampa's resilience in the extended fourth set secured the victory.

First Set

  • Tampa capitalized on early errors by West Florida, moving to a 10-7 lead with blocks from Nathaly Perez and Jenna Davis.
  • The Argonauts rallied back to tie at 15-15, aided by consecutive service aces from Ana Colon.
  • Trailing 20-16, Tampa responded with a 5-0 run, including a service ace from Laney Perdue, to level the score at 21-21.
  • Connor Rahn and Davis anchored the final push, with Davis converting a kill from Kayla Dondero to secure the 25-23 set victory for Tampa.

Second Set

  • Tampa took an early lead with a 6-0 run, highlighted by three consecutive kills from Rahn, assisted by Dondero.
  • West Florida briefly halted Tampa's momentum with a kill from Aniston Cochran, but service errors hindered their comeback attempts.
  • Davis and Mak Carter provided strong net defense, extending Tampa's lead to 13-6 with crucial blocks.
  • Tampa maintained control, finishing the set with a 25-16 victory, capped by a kill from Perez.

Third Set'

  • Tampa started with a narrow lead, reaching an 8-6 advantage with Perez and Carter contributing key kills.
  • West Florida then went on a 4-0 run, highlighted by the offensive efforts of Reece Wright and Gabi Moulton, to take a 12-10 lead.
  • The set saw a pivotal moment when West Florida extended their lead with two service aces and a kill by Wright, pushing the score to 20-14.
  • Despite Tampa's late efforts, including multiple kills by Perez, West Florida secured the set 25-20 on a decisive kill by Moulton.

Fourth Set

  • West Florida opened the set with a 4-0 run, including a service ace and a kill from Camryn Brooks, gaining early momentum.
  • Tampa responded by leveling the score at 10-10 with a service ace from Rachel Gregg and a kill by Davis.
  • A back-and-forth battle ensued with both teams exchanging points, highlighted by Wright's kills for West Florida and Perez's timely responses for Tampa.
  • Tampa secured the set 28-26 after Tess Schrenger's crucial kills in the closing stages and a decisive block by Davis and Perez on Magda Vongkasemsiri's attack.

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