CLEVELAND, Ga. (October 1, 2024) – On Tuesday, the Truett McConnell University women's volleyball team hosted St. Andrews University for an Appalachian Athletic Conference match-up, where the Lady Bears proved victorious sweeping the Knights, 3-0 (25-19, 25-7, 27-25). TMU rises to a record of 5-10, 3-3 AAC, while SAU falls to a record of 0-14, 0-7 AAC.
 
PLAY-BY-PLAY
In set one, the Lady Bears were first to make their mark with a five-point rally, featuring kills by Sameily Marquez and Elizabeth Franklin, a solo block by Franklin, and a service ace by Emma Boland. The Lady Bears continued to capitalize on their early lead with kills by Katie Williams and Jordan Roberts propelling TMU forward. A final kill by Franklin ultimately sealed the deal on a set one win, 25-19. In set two, the Lady Bear showed no mercy, only allowing seven points from the visiting team, featuring kills by Williams, Roberts, Marquez, and Yates, and service aces by Kaleigh McFarland and Williams. The final set proved to be a battle between both teams as the Lady Bears fought for the lead. A four-point rally by the Knights threatened to overpower TMU when a final kill by Yates and an attack error on the opposing team, secured set three 27-25.
 
LEADERS
Roberts led the way for TMU with seven kills and three solo blocks. Williams followed closely behind with seven kills, one solo block and a block assist, while Franklin and Marquez recorded six kills apiece. Boland was featured recording 17 assist and two serving aces on the evening.
 
UP NEXT
The Lady Bears will travel to Dayton, Tenn. on Friday, October 4 to take on AAC opponent Bryan College. Match time set for 6:30 p.m.