Volleyball Sweeps KCU

ATHENS, Tenn.- The volleyball team closed out the week with a win on Saturday. Tennessee Wesleyan swept Kentucky Christian University in an Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) match.

A set total of 15 teams helped the team take the first set 25-13. Two service aces by Olivia Bolin helped the team take an early 3-0 lead. Kills by Janie Merritt and Jia Weathersby along with a service ace by Talynn Wheeler moved a one-point advantage to a 15-9 lead for the Lady Bulldogs. Sydney Nyitrai's service ace and Alley Hibdon's kill brought the end to the set.

The second set saw a closer final score. The first points of the set saw the teams remain close. TWU tried to pull away by scoring five straight points to make the score 16-11. Kentucky Christian scored five of the next six points though to cut the lead to 17-16. The Lady Bulldogs did not let them take over though, holding on to win the set 25-21.

The team put the third set out of reach early, holding a 15-4 advantage after a Merritt kill. A kill by Savannah Jones made the score 20-9 as the set grew deeper and Shante Smith's kill ended the match as the team won the set 25-14 in the sweep.

Merrit led the team with a career-high nine kills in the win.

The win moved the team's record to 4-8 overall and 1-1 in the AAC.