Columbia, SC — In front of a passionate crowd that included a section of student-athletes from every corner of the Allen University sports family, the Yellow Jackets women's volleyball team dropped a tough 3-0 (25-12, 25-11, 25-21) decision to crosstown rival Benedict College on Wednesday night inside the HRC Arena.
The defeat came despite Allen's determined energy and visible team unity, fueled by the vibrant presence of Allen's student-athletes and fans who made the short journey across the street in full support of their Lady Yellow Jackets.
Benedict's Efficiency Proves Too Much
The Tigers came out swinging, posting a match-high .440 hitting percentage in the second set and closing the night with a .303 efficiency overall compared to Allen's .000. Benedict nearly doubled Allen's kill total (39 to 20) and led in every major statistical category including aces (11-4), assists (34-19), and blocks (10-3), using their depth and execution to control the match from start to finish.
Bright Spots for the Yellow Jackets
Despite the loss, several Allen players showed fight and flashed moments of promise:
Allen posted its strongest showing in the third set, tightening the score to 25-21 before Benedict closed it out.
Next Up: Home Sweet Home
With the seven-game road swing now in the rearview mirror, Allen (11-8, 6-5 SIAC) will look to reset and rally in front of their home fans. The Yellow Jackets return to John Hurst Adams Gymnasium this Friday, October 17 at 7:00PM, where they'll host Fort Valley State University in a key conference matchup.
The mission is far from over—it's just shifting back to home court.
