Winthrop Women’s Volleyball Dominates Presbyterian College

Clinton, S.C., October 24, 2025

News Summary

Winthrop University’s women’s volleyball team secured a strong victory against Presbyterian College, winning in three sets at the Templeton Center. Despite a valiant effort from Presbyterian, led by Julia Yurkovich’s 10 kills and Anisa Dorlouis with 24 assists, they couldn’t overcome Winthrop’s performance. This match highlights the challenges faced by Presbyterian as they continue their season, aiming for improvement with upcoming rematches against Winthrop and Gardner-Webb on the horizon.

Clinton, S.C. – Winthrop University’s women’s volleyball team achieved a decisive victory against Presbyterian College in a match held on October 18, 2025, at the Templeton Center. Winthrop dominated the contest, winning in three sets, showcasing their strong performance in the Big South conference.

Throughout the match, the Blue Hose of Presbyterian College attempted to keep pace with the Winthrop team, but ultimately fell short in securing a win. Julia Yurkovich led Presbyterian with a match-high of 10 kills, demonstrating her offensive prowess even in defeat. Despite the loss, Presbyterian College highlighted a promising performance by Anisa Dorlouis, who contributed significantly with 24 assists and 11 digs.

Presbyterian College came into this match following their first conference win of the season on October 17, when they defeated Gardner-Webb in three sets. In that matchup, Anisa Dorlouis logged impressive numbers, achieving double-doubles with 37 assists and 12 digs, while the Blue Hose collectively recorded 11 blocks. This victory marked a positive turning point for Presbyterian as they aimed to build momentum against Winthrop.

As it stands, the Blue Hose have struggled throughout the season, holding a record of 5 wins and 14 losses, with a 1-6 record in the conference. The match against Winthrop was part of PC’s home stand within the challenging Big South conference, where consistency has been hard to achieve.

Looking ahead, Presbyterian’s volleyball team has scheduled rematches against Winthrop on October 31 and Gardner-Webb on November 1, as they seek to improve their season performance and standings in the conference.

This match serves as a crucial point for both teams: Winthrop continues to solidify its place within the Big South, while Presbyterian College aims to leverage recent success into a turnaround for their season.

Match Overview

• Date: October 18, 2025
• Location: Templeton Center, Clinton, S.C.
• Result: Winthrop won in three sets
• Key Players: Julia Yurkovich (Presbyterian) – 10 kills; Anisa Dorlouis (Presbyterian) – 24 assists, 11 digs
• Presbyterian Record: 5 wins, 14 losses (1-6 in conference)
• Next Matches for Presbyterian: Winthrop (October 31), Gardner-Webb (November 1)

Background Context

Winthrop has established themselves as a competitively strong team within the Big South conference, thriving off a combination of skill and teamwork. In contrast, Presbyterian College’s recent performances have shown promise, especially with their win against Gardner-Webb; however, consistency remains a critical hurdle for the Blue Hose as they navigate the season with hopes for improvement.

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