CLEVELAND, Ga. (February 10, 2023) – On Friday, the Truett McConnell University men's volleyball team hosted Webber International University for an Appalachian Athletic Conference match-up inside the Harris Athletic Complex, where the Bears battled through three tough sets (11-25, 22-25, 13-25). TMU falls to a record of 1-5, 0-2 AAC, while the Warriors rise to 3-1, 3-0 AAC.

PLAY-BY-PLAY
The Warriors were hot from the start with a three-point rally, but a kill from Nathan Hill put TMU on the board. The Warriors responded with a nine-point run, but a service ace from Jackson Adams cut at the deficit. A late rally from the Bears saw a kill from Kyle Gregory, but ultimately not enough to turn the tide (11-25). In the second set, TMU had an early four-point rally with a service ace from Jakob Lee. Kills from Nathan Hill and Kyle Gregory kept TMU ahead, but the Warriors responded with a late three-point run to steal the lead. Both teams were neck-and-neck until a kill from Adams showed hope for TMU, but Warriors remained victorious (22-25). In the final set, a kill from Alex Bosman sparked the momentum early, followed by a kill from Gregory. Both teams were evenly matched when the Warriors broke loose with a five-point rally. TMU quickly responded with kills from Adams and Gregory, but ultimately once again not enough as the Bears fell 13-25.

LEADERS
Gregory led the way with six kills and two blocks, while Hill recorded three kills and one assist. Adams tallied two kills, one service ace and six digs. Lee contributed 11 digs while Wensky Saintilmond added eight digs of his own. 

UP NEXT
The Bears remain in the Harris Athletic Complex on Saturday, February 11 for an AAC showdown against Warner University. Match time is set for 11:00 a.m.