YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. | The Young Harris College women's volleyball team battled back to defeat King University 3-2 in a five-set Conference Carolinas matchup Friday (Oct. 16) evening at the Harp Recreation & Commencement Center.

With the win, Young Harris improved to 8-13 overall and 2-12 in conference play.

After dropping the opening set 25-16, the Mountain Lions responded with a 25-15 victory in the second. King regained the advantage with a 25-20 third-set win, but Young Harris answered with a 25-22 victory in the fourth before securing the match with a 15-12 win in the fifth set.

Hannah Depp led the Mountain Lions with 13 kills, 11 digs and three service aces. Mary Margaret Wilson and Piper Duckworth added 10 kills apiece, while Amya Dryden and Kathryn Urbanek each contributed eight. Lyza Thigpen dished out 24 assists, followed by Linsey Burke with 17 assists and four service aces.

Young Harris returns to action Saturday (Oct. 17) afternoon when they host Lees-McRae College. The first serve is set for 2 p.m. at the Harp Recreation & Commencement Center.