HIGH POINT, N.C. -- On the back of Avery Jolley's milestone eclipsing performance, the Winthrop University volleyball team beat High Point for the first time since October of 2019 in a five-set thriller on Friday night at the Millis Center. 

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Top Performers 

Kills - Avery Jolley (16), Laila Glover (11), Teagan Sychterz (8) 
Aces - Avery Jolley (3), Rachel McCollum (2), Alyah Cadavid (1) 
Blocks - Giselle Little (3), Avery Jolley (2), Teagan Sychterz (2) 
Assists - Rachel McCollum (25), Isabella Murray (20), Sophia Matthews (4) 
Digs - Sophia Matthews (12), Paige Bennett (10), Avery Jolley (8) 

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Game Recap 
Set 1 (Winthrop 25, High Point 19): 

• Winthrop opened with balanced offense as Laila Glover delivered an early kill from Rachel McCollum to even the score at 1-1. 
• Addison Torain followed with a service ace to give the Eagles a 2-1 edge. 
• Momentum stayed tight as Paige Bennett capitalized on High Point errors to keep the set level midway through. 
• Avery Jolley capped the frame with the final kill, securing a 25-19 win for Winthrop. 

Set 2 (High Point 25, Winthrop 21): 

• High Point answered early, jumping in front as Allie Gray and Addison Freeland led the Panthers' attack. 
• Winthrop battled back with kills from Laila Glover and Avery Jolley to keep the set close at 15-14. 
• Errors from the Eagles' side allowed High Point to pull away late. 
• The Panthers closed the set 25-21 to even the match at one apiece. 

Set 3 (High Point 25, Winthrop 15): 

• High Point seized momentum, racing out behind Addison Freeland's play. 
• Winthrop struggled offensively, with attack errors widening the deficit to 15-10. 
• The Panthers extended their advantage with kills from Remy Catojo and Élodie Lalonde. 
• Winthrop fell 25-15, trailing two sets to one in the match. 

Set 4 (Winthrop 25, High Point 21): 

• The Eagles regrouped with Isabella Murray dictating the tempo to Avery Jolley and Teagan Sychterz for early points. 
• Winthrop held a narrow 16-14 edge midway through the frame on strong defensive stands. 
• The offensive attack from Winthrop kept consistent hitting pressure on High Point, helping extend the lead. 
• The Eagles finished the set 25-21, forcing a decisive fifth. 

Set 5 (Winthrop 18, High Point 16): 

• The deciding frame featured seven ties and three lead changes. 
• In the tiebreaker, Winthrop surged early with kills from Teagan Sychterz to grab momentum. 
• Winthrop then put together a five-point swing in the middle of the set with two Avery Jolley service aces. 
• Down the stretch, Murray connected with Giselle Little and Laila Glover for critical points to regain control. 
• Winthrop sealed the match on a blocking error 18-16, taking the five-set victory. 

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NEXT UP 
The Eagles stay on the road, taking on Radford tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.

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