GREENVILLE, S.C. – On Friday, the Flying Fleet Women's Volleyball Team went 1-1 at Bob Jones University in their two matches, defeating Paine College 3-0 and losing in a tight match to Bob Jones Univesity 3-2.
 
MATCH 1 STAT LEADERS vs Paine College (3-0 FINAL, 25-12, 25-6, 25-16)
KILLS: Meredith Hollinger (13)
ACES: Rebekah Ruth Smith (2)
BLOCKS: Mallory Carter (2)
ASSISTS: Mallory Carter (12)
DIGS: Meredith Hollinger (6)

SUMMARY
In the 6 pm matchup, the Fleet were trying to get back on track after their loss to Newberry College on September 14th.  The Fleet proved their dominance early versus Paine College, completely routing Paine in all three sets, highlighted by a 14-0 run in the second set.
 
THE TEAM
Erskine hit .320 (33 K / 9 E / 75 TA) for the match.

MATCH 2 STAT LEADERS vs Bob Jones University (2-3 FINAL, 23-25, 25-23, 24-26, 25-17, 17-19)
KILLS: Meredith Hollinger / Kaile Tuisamatatele (16)
ACES: Makenzie Kinne (4)
BLOCKS: Katy Torgerson (6)
ASSISTS: Mallory Carter (50)
DIGS: Katy Torgerson (21)

SUMMARY
In their second match of the night, the Fleet took on Bob Jones University hoping to secure back to back wins for the first time this season.  The match was close across the board and neither team gained a true upper hand until Erskine captured the 4th set 25-17.  Leading into the 5th set, the Fleet seemed to have the upper hand, and jumped out to a 10-3 lead, but after Bob Jones chipped away at the lead, putting together a 4-0 and 3-0 run, the Fleet fell 17-19, losing the match.
 
THE TEAM
Erskine hit .119 (56 K / 33 E / 193 TA) for the match.

WHAT'S NEXT? 
The Fleet are back in action Wednesday, September 22nd at 7 PM in Bristol, Tennessee vs King University.

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