Volleyball falls at ASUN leader Jacksonville – University of North Alabama Athletics

JACKSONVILLE (October 4, 2025) – The University of North Alabama volleyball team had a competitive third set in a battle with Atlantic Sun Conference front-runner Jacksonville on Saturday, but fell in straight sets on the road. The Lions (8-9, 2-2 ASUN) capped their two-match roadswing against the league-leading Dolphins (13-3, 4-0), who remains unbeaten in conference play with a fifth-straight win. Jacksonville charged out the gates to take the first two opening sets, but the third set was contested with UNA getting out to a solid start. The frame remained a battle until a late JU run saw the match out toward the home win. After falling 25-12 in the first two sets, UNA got out to an early 6-1 lead in the third and extended the advantage to 12-6 near the midway point. Helping lead the charge was freshman Paris McQuirter , who totaled two of her career-high five match kills in the strong start. Sophomores Reese Ricketts and Kinslee McGowan along with senior Jolana Smidlova contributed to the start, but the Dolphins fought back to tie the match at 16. North Alabama led 19-17 when a 4-0 Jacksonville run gave the Dolphins their first set lead at 21-19.
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