JACK ROBERTSON ARENA | BAY MINETTE, Ala. - Coastal Alabama - South Volleyball closed out the home portion of its 2026 season with a four-set loss to Copiah-Lincoln Community College (Miss.) inside Jack Robertson Arena on Friday, Oct. 23, celebrating Sophomore Day prior to the match.
The Coyotes fell by set scores of 25-16, 25-12, 19-25 and 25-15, finishing the home portion of their schedule and honoring 10 sophomores who have contributed greatly to the program during their time at Coastal Alabama Community College.
Longtime head coach Ritchie Dulaney recognized Elizabeth McMillan, Anna Claire Hilburn, Anna Musgrove, Mariah Mayes, Ella Kyker, Zion Paden, Chloe Collison, Anique Self, Mallory Biddy and Wendy Reyes Duenas in front of friends and family during the pre-match ceremony.
Match Recap
Coastal Alabama - South showed resilience in the third set, earning a 25-19 victory to extend the match on Friday. The Coyotes were unable to carry that momentum into the fourth set, as Copiah-Lincoln secured the match with a 25-15 decision.
Zion Paden led the Coyotes offensively with 11 kills on 22 attempts, hitting .318 for the match. Ella Kyker added eight kills, while Chloe Collison contributed seven kills in two sets of action. Anique Self recorded four kills, and freshman Lyric Thompson also finished with four.
Anna Musgrove directed the offense with 28 assists and added eight digs. Paden contributed three digs, while Kyker finished with five digs. Anna Claire Hilburn and Wendy Reyes Duenas each recorded two service aces to help lead the Coyotes from the service line.
The loss leaves Coastal - South at 8-19 overall and 4-8 in the ACCC South Division. With postseason contention no longer possible, the Coyotes will turn their attention to the final matches of the season on Saturday.
Coastal Alabama - South will conclude its 2026 campaign on the road Saturday, Oct. 24, with a non-conference doubleheader against Central Alabama Community College in Prattville, Ala. The doubleheader will start at 2:00 p.m. CT.
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