Kansas Wesleyan Women's Volleyball faced tough competition in their opening matches of the season, losing both encounters in five-set thrillers against John Brown and Paul Quinn at the Texas Two-Step Tournament. The Coyotes demonstrated resilience, particularly in the John Brown match, leading multiple times but ultimately falling 3-2. Similarly, after dropping the first two sets to Paul Quinn, they rallied to force a fifth set but lost again 3-2. Key performances included Ivi Marcolino, who accumulated 17 kills against John Brown and 19 against Paul Quinn, showcasing her offensive prowess.

By the Numbers
  • Kansas Wesleyan played 15 sets over three matches in their season opener.
  • Ivi Marcolino recorded 36 total kills across the two matches (17 vs. John Brown, 19 vs. Paul Quinn).
State of Play
  • The Coyotes drop to 0-3 in the early season, both matches stretching to five sets.
  • They face Our Lady of the Lake and Science and Arts in the final Texas Two-Step matches on Saturday.
What's Next

Kansas Wesleyan will look to capitalize on their experience from these close matches as they prepare for their upcoming games against Our Lady of the Lake and Science and Arts, followed by a matchup against Calvary in Kansas City. The Coyotes hope to convert the lessons learned into victories as they head into their home opener with the KWU Classic next weekend.

Bottom Line

The Coyotes' ability to compete closely in both matches reflects potential that could translate into future success. However, securing wins will be critical to build momentum as they move forward in the season.