BABSON PARK, Fla. – The University of Jamestown Jimmies displayed significant grit and offensive growth Thursday afternoon, securing a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Webber International University. The Jimmies effectively controlled the pace of play to finish the afternoon with set scores of 25-23, 25-15, 22-25, and 25-19.
The Jimmies demonstrated impressive resilience throughout the match, bouncing back from a third-set setback to claim a decisive victory in the fourth frame to close out the contest. Jamestown's offensive engine found its rhythm early, particularly in the second set where the team hit a blistering .500. Overall, the Jimmies finished with a stellar .347 hitting percentage as a team and a dominant defensive presence at the net, out-blocking the Warriors 10 to 3. The match began with a tightly contested opening set that saw nine ties and two lead changes, but Jamestown's service pressure eventually kept the Webber International defense off-balance. Although the Warriors rallied to take the third set, the Jimmies showed veteran poise in the final frame to prevent a tiebreaker.
Chase Hawkinson led the way offensively for the Jimmies, finishing with a match-high 19 kills and totaling 21 points while hitting an efficient .429. Ladarius Williams provided consistent production and pressure from the service line, recording seven kills and a team-high four service aces. Lucas Soeldner stepped up with seven kills of his own on just 12 total attacks, finishing with a team-best .583 hitting percentage, while Cohen Johnson was equally effective with six kills and a .625 hitting percentage. To anchor the front line, Ethan Carroll was a force defensively, participating in six of the team's ten total blocks.
The offense was orchestrated by Kaden Jenkins, who recorded 27 assists and played a vital role in the floor defense with a match-high 15 digs. Rowan Shaughnessy added 12 assists of his own to keep the attack varied and unpredictable throughout the four sets. Defensively, Jackson Holmes and Treyton Kaul combined for eight digs to help steady the Jimmies back row, while Joshua Crowley contributed four kills and three digs in the winning effort. This comprehensive road performance showcases the Jimmies growing chemistry as they continue their current road trip.
Jamestown returns tomorrow for a match up against Barry Unversity, with first serve set for 7PM CT / 8PM ET
