MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – Southern States Athletic Conference action resumed on Saturday afternoon as Brewton-Parker Women's Volleyball hosted Faulkner (Ala.) in Gillis Gymnasium.
The Lady Barons (3-7, 0-4 SSAC) were swept by the Eagles (3-9, 2-2 SSAC) in a tough afternoon battle.
"We played well, but it was not enough for us to win," Head Coach Obed Quiles said. "Our service continues to be a strong point for us. We need to improve on getting the ball down and increasing our offensive threat."
How It Happened
After a close back-and-forth battle to open the first set, Faulkner began to edge out Brewton-Parker with a five-point advantage. The Lady Barons fought their way back into the set, securing a 14-13 lead. Both sides were drawn 16-16 before the Eagles managed to pull away to win the opening set 25-20.
Faulkner went on a 7-0 run after Brewton-Parker opened the second set with a 6-5 lead. The Eagles remained in control of the set, winning 25-17 for the two-set advantage. The visitors continued control of the score in the third set, securing another 25-17 set victory for the sweep.
Inside The Statistics
- Faulkner led the game 49-24 in kills with a .327 hitting percentage.
- BPC led 5-4 in aces.
- The Lady Barons' best hitting set came in the second frame, recording a .217 hitting percentage.
- Kinsley Jordan and Naomi Taake recorded six kills each.
- Jelisa Alexander led BPC with three aces while also leading with 22 assists.
- R'eyahn Shaffer recorded a match-high 12 digs.
Next Up
- The Lady Barons return to play next weekend with a road trip to Loyola (La.) and William Carey (Miss.) which begins on Friday at 7 p.m. in New Orleans.
