WALESKA, Ga. (February 11, 2022) – On Friday, the Truett McConnell University men's volleyball team traveled to face conference opponents, Bluefield College and Midway University. In the first match against the Rams, the Bears fell 17-25, 21-25, 10-25. In the second match against the Eagles, TMU fell 16-25, 19-25, 21-25.

MATCH 1 | 0-3

The Rams were quick to jump on the Bears with a three point rally. A kill from Nathan Hill and Kaleb Mitchell helped put TMU on the board. As the Rams continued to rally in bursts, the Bears managed to gather kills from Wensky Saintilmond and two from Mitchell. TMU came within five of the Rams with another kill from Mitchell. A five point rally that included kills from Hill and Owen Nobles continued to cut the deficit. Another rally with kills from Hill and an ace from Hill brought the Bears within three, but ultimately couldn't muster enough speed to seal the deal. In set two, kills from Ryan Stokes, Hill and Nobles started the Bears out strong. However, the Rams were able to gather strong rallies. A service ace from Jackson Adams and a block by Saintilmond and Nobles weren't enough (21-25). In the final set, the Bears struggled to keep a competitive pace, as a kill from Adams and Mitchell proved not enough, leaving TMU to fall 10-25.

LEADERS

Hill led the way with seven kills, a service ace and seven digs. Mitchell followed with five kills, while Adams had four kills, one service ace and seven digs. Nobles had two blocks, followed by Saintilmond and Stokes with one block apiece.

MATCH 2 | 0-3

Midway had strong runs at the start of set one, forcing the Bears to work hard from behind. Three strong kills from Mitchell in the final points did not meet the necessary advantage as TMU fell to a final score of 16-25 in set one. Set two saw the Bears gain speed as they put the lead in range after a Mitchell kill and taking advantage of Midway errors. Once again, Midway took strong runs to secure the win in set two (19-25). Set three proved to be the closest set of the night as TMU persevered with Adams and Stokes kills. Two final kills from Mitchell put the lead in range, but Midway did not back down as the Bears fell 21-25.  

LEADERS

Mitchell led with 11 kills, followed by Adam's who had five kills and nine digs. Hill recorded 14 digs and three kills, Jakob Lee had six digs and Saintilmond had 19 assists. 

UP NEXT

The Bears remain in Waleska, Ga. to face conference opponent Georgetown College on Saturday, Feb. 12. Match time is set for 12:00 p.m.