KERRVILLE, TX – St. Thomas Volleyball team battled hard but came up short against Schreiner University, falling 3-1 on the road. Set scores were 12-25, 25-18, 21-25, and 20-25. With the loss, the Celts move to 21-4 overall and 11-2 in conference.

In the opening set, Schreiner came out with intensity and determination. The Mountaineers, seeking payback after UST handed them their first loss earlier this season, jumped out to a commanding 19-6 lead and never looked back, taking the set 25-12.

The second set saw a complete turnaround for the Celts. Both teams traded points early before a kill from Ariana Willis sparked a 5-0 UST run, putting the Celts ahead 10-5. Momentum continued to build as key kills from Alexis Bodunrin and Karrington Kays helped extend the lead to 18-14. UST stayed composed and closed out the set 25-18 with a strong offensive stretch featuring kills from Willis, Noor Haydari, and Bodunrin.

The third set was a back-and-forth battle from start to finish. Both teams exchanged runs and held brief leads, with the score tied at 20-20 late in the set. However, Schreiner capitalized on back-to-back kills and a few UST errors to pull away and take the set 25-21.

The fourth set mirrored the third, with neither team backing down early on. UST continued to fight to stay within striking distance, but the Mountaineers broke away late, going up 20-16 and maintaining their edge to secure the 25-20 set and the match victory.

Alexis Bodunrin led the Celts with an impressive 26 kills while adding 13 digs. Ariana Willis followed with 8 kills, and Karrington Kays added 5. Mia Medina dished out 21 assists and recorded 2 service aces, while Carly Lange anchored the defense with 25 digs.

Up Next
UST will look to bounce back as they head to Abilene, TX, to face McMurry University. First serve is set for 2 p.m. Stay updated with all things Celts Volleyball at www.ustcelts.com and follow @USTAthletics and @ustwvball on Instagram and X.