Greensboro, NC - It was an exciting night for volleyball inside Hanes Gymnasium as the Greensboro volleyball team defeated Meredith for the second time this season, 3-2, to finish the regular season.

The Pride got out to a strong start, beating the Avenging Angels 25-18 in set number one. After the first set, both teams battled for each point in an exciting back-and-forth match. In the second set, Meredith got the win 26-24 to tie the match 1-1.

They then took a 2-1 lead in the match after a 25-21 victory in the third set and took all of the momentum. Meredith scored the first three points of the fourth set, and later took a 5-2 lead. Greensboro clawed their way back, taking a 13-10 lead midway through. Meredith tied the set 16-16, and later took a 20-19 lead. The Pride didn't go down quietly, as they took momentum back by scoring four straight points. They then scored the final two points to win and force a decisive fifth set.

It was all Greensboro in set number five, as Taylor Cotie led the way and helped the Pride get their 20th win of the season. Cotie tied a career high in blocks with 7 to go along with 11 kills. Krista Brantley, Payton Wright, and Kelci Brooks led Greensboro in kills with 13. 

Jaylyn Templeton had 46 assists on the night while Morgan Mayfield had 37 digs. Templeton had 19 digs while Grace Young had 16. As a team, Greensboro had 15 blocks on the night, which ties a season high.

Greensboro will host Meredith again on Tuesday in the USA South quarterfinals inside Hanes Gymnasium. Game time is set for 7:00 pm.