Idaho State 3, Texas Southern 1
Denver, Colo.-Texas Southern opened the Denver Invitational with a competitive four-set match against Idaho State, falling 25-17, 25-18, 25-27, 25-14. The Tigers showed resilience in the third set, rallying late to extend the match behind a standout performance from Kourtni Collier, who led TSU with 11 kills and two service aces.
Grace Hill and Morgynne McQueen each added eight kills, with McQueen also leading the team at the net with five blocks. Ava Ray paced the offense with 21 assists and added two aces, while Kennedi Walker chipped in 10 assists and eight digs. Gracie Lee contributed six digs and one ace.
Defensively, Morelia Lorenzo Diaz anchored the back row with 12 digs, while Keldri Young and Emori Harper each recorded two blocks.
Denver 3, Texas Southern 0
Denver, Colo. - Texas Southern faced tournament host Denver in its second match of the Denver Invitational, falling in straight sets (25-11, 25-11, 25-13). Grace Hill led the Tigers with seven kills and added a block and two digs. Morgynne McQueen followed with six kills and one block, while Keldri Young contributed three kills and one ace.
Kennedi Walker paced the offense with 21 assists and added eight digs and one ace. Young and Taryn Stafford chipped in with two and one assist, respectively. Gracie Lee and Walker each recorded a service ace, and Morelia Lorenzo Diaz matched Walker with eight digs.
Memphis 3, Texas Southern 0
Denver, Colo.- Texas Southern wrapped up its final match of the Denver Invitational with a spirited effort against Memphis, falling in straight sets (25-14, 25-11, 25-17). Grace Hill led the Tigers with seven kills, one block, and two digs, while Morgynne McQueen added six kills and one block. Keldri Young contributed three kills and one ace.
Kennedi Walker directed the offense with 21 assists and added eight digs and one service ace. Young and Taryn Stafford chipped in with two and one assist, respectively. Gracie Lee and Young each recorded an ace, and Morelia Lorenzo Diaz matched Walker with eight digs.
