Durham not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since October 8, 2024 (when they won 3-0). They put the hurt on the Williams Yellowjackets with a sharp 3-0 victory. For the Trojans, this counts as revenge for the 3-2 win the Yellowjackets walked away with the last time they faced one another back in August of 2024.
Durham's got stronger as the match went on, holding Williams to fewer and fewer points set over set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 25-13, 25-7.

Payton Santos
08/19/25 @ Williams | 76.2% |
10/08/24 @ Paradise | 75% |
08/16/25 vs Maxwell | 66.7% |
09/07/24 vs Bear River | 66.7% |
09/07/24 @ Sutter | 66.7% |
Durham was led to victory by Clare Osbon and Payton Santos. Osbon had 22 assists and five digs, while Santos hit 76.2% for 17 kills and seven blocks. Those 76.2% hitting percentage gave Santos a new career-high.
When it comes to explaining why Williams lost, don't look at Ariana Paiz. Despite the final result, she had six digs and six aces.
Durham's record now sits at 4-2.
Durham didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-0 victory against Las Plumas on the 21st. As for Williams, they have also already played their next matchup, a 3-2 win against Live Oak on the 21st.
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