ATLANTA, Ga. – The Atlanta Vibe (18-8) extended their impressive win streak to 12 games after edging out the Grand Rapids Rise (11-15) in a five-set nail-biter at Gas South Arena on Saturday evening.
Middle blocker Khori Louis spearheaded Atlanta’s offense with a standout .478 hitting percentage, tallying 13 kills. Outside hitters Leah Edmond and Pia Timmer added to the firepower, each recording 14 kills in the marathon match, with Timmer boasting a .293 hitting efficiency.
On the defensive end, libero Morgan Hentz showcased her prowess with an outstanding 23 digs, supported by three teammates with double-digit contributions: setter Marlie Monserez (17), opposite hitter Aiko Jones (14), and Edmond (13). Both teams displayed remarkable defensive tenacity, with Atlanta totaling 102 digs while the Rise finished with 103.
Atlanta captured the first two sets with narrow victories, 25-23 and 25-22, before Grand Rapids staged a comeback to win the next two, 21-25 and 23-25. The Vibe regrouped in the decisive fifth set, securing a hard-fought 15-13 win to close out the match.
The Vibe will hit the road for their next challenge against Indy Ignite on Thursday, May 1st, with the first serve scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET. Tickets for this match and all remaining Vibe games are available now.
Match Highlights:
- Atlanta Vibe notch their 12th consecutive win, bringing their season tally to 18 victories.
- Middle blocker Khori Louis shines with a .478 hitting percentage and 13 kills on 23 attempts.
- Four Atlanta players record double-digit digs in the five-set thriller.
