MARS HILL, N.C. – The Emory & Henry College Volleyball Team (2-7, 0-3 SAC) took the opening set, but fell in South Atlantic Conference play to Mars Hill University (7-1, 2-0 SAC) by a 3-1 margin on Friday evening. The Lions earned the victory by scores of 16-25, 25-14, 28-26 and 25-14.
The Basics
RESULTS – Mars Hill 3, Emory & Henry 1 (16-25, 25-14, 28-26, 25-14)
LOCATION – Mars Hill, North Carolina
VENUE – Stanford Arena at Chambers Gymnasium
RECORDS – Emory & Henry (2-7, 0-3 SAC); Mars Hill (7-1, 2-0 SAC)
How It Happened
- Emory & Henry got off to a hot start and took an early 15-11 lead on a kill from senior right-side hitter Brianna Hogan (Front Royal, Va.). The Wasps were relentless in the latter stages of the opening frame and junior middle Samantha Worthy (Arden, N.C.) slammed home a kill to put emphasis on the 25-16 win.
- E&H would win the first two points of the second stanza, but the Lions rattled off nine of the next ten to take a 9-3 advantage. Mars Hill maintained its lead throughout the set, leveling the match by taking set two 25-14.
- The Lions were first to 15 in the third set as they clung to a slim two point lead. MHU pushed their advantage out to 21-17, but an E&H rally closed the gap to just one and forced a timeout from the home team. 25 points would not be enough to win the set as the Wasps battled back to tie things up and force extra points. The Lions were able to outlast the Wasps and take the set 28-26.
- The fourth began as a back-and-forth battle, but MHU was able to mount a rally and open up a 17-11 lead. The Lions continued to attack and pulled away to clinch the match 25-14
Emory & Henry Individual Leaders
- Junior outside hitter Sophia Kaiser (Stafford, Va.) posted her first double-double in an E&H uniform with 12 kills, 12 digs, two blocks and an assist. Hogan added ten kills, three digs and dished out a pair of assists.
- Sophomore setter Logan Newberry (Glade Spring, Va.) recorded her first collegiate double-double as she had 13 assists and ten digs. Sophomore setter Payton Rolfsen (Fort Wayne, Ind.) tallied a team-high 20 assists, seven digs and two assists.
Mars Hill Individual Leaders
- Jada Cannon led the Lions with a double-double of 13 kills, ten digs, three blocks and an assist. Kaitlyn Grant chipped in with 11 kills, three blocks and a dig.
- Jordan Schmucker had another double-double for Mars Hill with a match-high 32 assists, 19 digs, four kills and two blocks.
Up Next
- Emory & Henry wraps up its three-game SAC road trip on Wednesday against Lincoln Memorial University. First serve is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., at Mary Mars Gymnasium.
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