St. Andrews Secures First Conference Win with Thrilling 3-1 Victory Over Carolina University

St. Andrews (NC) earned their first conference win of the season with a thrilling 3-1 victory over Carolina University on March 11, 2025, at Williams Gymnasium in Winston-Salem, N.C. After a close 27-25 loss in the first set, St. Andrews bounced back decisively, winning the next two sets 25-12 and 25-14. They sealed the win with another intense 27-25 victory in the fourth set.

The standout performer for St. Andrews was Khushpreet Sandhu, who led the team with 17 kills, a .467 hitting percentage, and 24 total points. Joseph Mayers contributed 9 kills and 14.5 points, while Kaleb Middleton orchestrated the offense with 30 assists. St. Andrews showed impressive offensive efficiency, particularly in the second and third sets, where their attacking and blocking overwhelmed Carolina University.

As a team, St. Andrews finished the match with 38 kills, a .362 hitting percentage, and a total of 63 points. They also registered 29 digs and 12 blocks, showing strong defensive play to complement their offensive success. With their first conference win of the season, St. Andrews demonstrated solid teamwork and resilience, overcoming a tough challenge from Carolina University.

The Knights will face off against the Bluefield Rams on Saturday at 11 a.m. for their next conference matchup.