Mars Hill falls in SAC opener versus Wingate
The Mars Hill volleyball team (8-2, 0-1 SAC) was felled by Wingate (6-2, 2-2 SAC) in three sets in their South Atlantic Conference opener inside Chambers Gymnasium Friday night.
MARS HILL, N.C. - The Mars Hill volleyball team (8-2, 0-1 SAC) was felled by Wingate (6-2, 2-2 SAC) in three sets in their South Atlantic Conference opener inside Chambers Gymnasium Friday night.
Wingate hit a game-high .222 in the first set with 14 kills on 45 swings with four errors. The second set saw some free volleyball with Wingate ultimately pulling away 27-25. There were eight times in the frame where the contest was tied and three lead changes. Back-to-back kills from Quin Sutphin put the Bulldogs up two sets. The third set saw Wingate jump out to a 12-4 lead before the Lions attempted their comeback bid. Two Lions' service errors late in the set gave the Bulldogs the straight sets win.
Notable Performers
WU
- Kills - Quin Sutphin (10), Maggie Young & Sophie Schaff (8)
- Digs - Mollie Lambillotte (21), Taryn Price (16)
- Assists - Shannon Kasprak (31), Katie Jamerson (4)
- Blocks - Sophie Schaff (3 BS, 3 BA), Shannon Kasprak (2 BA)
MHU
- Kills - Grace Lilly (13), Sarah Goddard (6)
- Digs - Ully Martins (20), Jordan Schmucker (11)
- Assists - Jordan Schmucker (25)
- Blocks - Sarah Goddard, Nikkayla Stewart, Grace Lilly, Eriana Ansley (1 BA)
The Lions return to the court on Saturday, September 18 when they host Coker to conclude their three-game homestand. First serve is set for 5 p.m.