MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Nov. 4, 2026) – The LeMoyne Owen College women's volleyball team returned to Bruce Johnson Hall on Wednesday evening for a non-conference match-up against crosstown opponent Christian Brothers University. Despite a competitive second-set performance, the Lady Magicians fell in straight sets, 3-0 (25-14, 25-21, 25-12).
LeMoyne Owen was led offensively by Jordan Williams, Rylee Foerster and Jada Griffin, who each recorded six kills. Sophomore setter Madelyn Ross directed the offense with 19 assists while adding eight digs and a service ace.
Defensively, freshman libero Makayla Smith continued her strong debut campaign, recording a team-high 13 digs and one service ace. Fellow freshman Kennedy White contributed 12 digs and three kills, helping the Lady Magicians finish with 51 digs as a team.
Christian Brothers established momentum early in the opening set, using its offensive production to build a comfortable advantage. LeMoyne Owen battled to find consistency but struggled to overcome the Buccaneers' attack, dropping the first set 25-14.
The Lady Magicians responded with a stronger showing in the second set, jumping out to an early 10-4 advantage. LeMoyne Owen maintained its competitiveness throughout the frame, holding a 20-18 lead late in the set. However, Christian Brothers answered with five consecutive points to regain control before securing a narrow 25-21 victory.
Despite trailing two sets to none, LeMoyne Owen continued competing in the third frame. The Buccaneers opened the set with seven unanswered points and maintained their momentum, eventually closing out the match with a 25-12 victory.
Christian Brothers finished with 38 kills and a .181 hitting percentage, compared to 22 kills for LeMoyne-Owen. The Buccaneers also held advantages in digs (67-51), service aces (8-3) and blocks (8-3).
For the Lady Magicians, Foerster provided a presence at the net with two solo blocks, while Malani Duncan added another. Smith, Ross and Ileana Austin each contributed a service ace.
The loss moves LeMoyne Owen to 5-30 overall as the Lady Magicians prepare for their final home appearance of the 2026 season.
Up Next
LeMoyne Owen will close out its regular-season home schedule on Friday, November 6, when the Lady Magicians welcome longtime SIAC rival Lane College to Bruce Johnson Hall for Senior Night. First serve is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. CST, as the program honors its seniors and looks to finish its home campaign on a positive note.
