ATHENS, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2018) – After a week of no competition, the Truett McConnell University women's volleyball team traveled to Tennessee Wesleyan University for an Appalachian Athletic Conference matchup. The Lady Bears (6-9, 1-3 AAC) fell to the Bulldogs (7-9, 3-0 AAC) in three sets 23-25, 18-25, 18-25.

PLAY BY PLAY

The first set was evenly matched as both teams compiled a total nine kills. After 14-14, the Bulldogs got out front and the Lady Bears were too late to rally. TMU used a 3-0 run at 24-20 but it proved not enough as Wesleyan took the first game on a kill (25-23).

The Bulldogs went on an early 9-0 run to gain every bit of momentum in game two proving to put the set out of reach from the start (25-18). TMU went on to earn the first three points of set three, but after trailing by one (10-11), Wesleyan used a 5-0 run and several 3-0 runs to secure their sweep over the Lady Bears.

LEADERS

Freshman Bethany Ross led with seven kills while senior Shayla Smith added four. Hannah Lee compiled a total 15 kills and Abby Maxwell was credited 19 assists.

UP NEXT

TMU is on the road for the next four matches. First on the schedule is Brenau University on Friday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 p.m.