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Women's Volleyball

Tigers fall in a close match against Birmingham-Southern

Box Score

SEWANEE, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2013) – Despite fighting hard, the Sewanee volleyball team fell just short Sunday as Southern Athletic Association (SAA) rival Birmingham-Southern outlasted the Tigers, 3-2, inside Juhan Gymnasium.

After BSC opened with a close 27-25 first-set victory, the Tigers stormed back in the second by a score of 25-16. In that set, Sewanee finished with a .579 attack percentage.

After another set win by BSC, Sewanee forced a fifth set by winning the fourth 25-20.

In the final set, BSC opened with a quick lead, however kills by Jamie Sue Wilson and Diamond Stewart tied the score at 5-5.

Unfortunately, BSC won three straight points to take control en route to a final 15-10 set victory.

Overall, both teams were close statistically. BSC finished with a .256 attack percentage while Sewanee hit .298.

Individually, Wilson finished with 15 kills while Stewart added 12. Additionally, Kayla Sewell added eight kills on 14 total attacks for a .571 attack percentage.

Also on offense, setter Rachel Schuman finished with a season-high 28 assists. Fellow setter Walker Buxton also added 15 assists.

On defense, libero Jamie Kosman finished with a match-high 19 digs while Caroline Montgomery, Sewell, Wilson, and Lucy Riddle all had multiple blocks.

BSC was led by outside hitter Alex Bothe, whom connected for a match-high 27 kills.

After three straight losses, Sewanee will look to get back on track with a 11:00 a.m., match against Hendrix October 5th.

For more information on Sewanee Athletics, please visit www.SewaneeTigers.com. You can also check the Tigers out on Twitter (Sewaneeathletic) and Facebook (SewaneeAthletics).

 
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Players Mentioned

Walker Buxton

#9 Walker Buxton

S/OPP
Freshman
Jamie Kosman

#6 Jamie Kosman

DS
Sophomore
Caroline Montgomery

#11 Caroline Montgomery

MB
6' 3"
Sophomore
Lucy Riddle

#21 Lucy Riddle

OPP
Sophomore
Rachel Schuman

#4 Rachel Schuman

S
Junior
Kayla Sewell

#16 Kayla Sewell

MH
Junior
Diamond Stewart

#1 Diamond Stewart

OH
Freshman
Jamie Sue Wilson

#15 Jamie Sue Wilson

OH
Junior

Players Mentioned

Walker Buxton

#9 Walker Buxton

Freshman
S/OPP
Jamie Kosman

#6 Jamie Kosman

Sophomore
DS
Caroline Montgomery

#11 Caroline Montgomery

6' 3"
Sophomore
MB
Lucy Riddle

#21 Lucy Riddle

Sophomore
OPP
Rachel Schuman

#4 Rachel Schuman

Junior
S
Kayla Sewell

#16 Kayla Sewell

Junior
MH
Diamond Stewart

#1 Diamond Stewart

Freshman
OH
Jamie Sue Wilson

#15 Jamie Sue Wilson

Junior
OH