ROME, Ga. - The University of the South volleyball team suffered a four-set loss to Berry College in the semifinals of the 2021 Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Volleyball Tournament, Saturday night from the Cage Center.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: (1) #12 Berry (24-2, 14-1) 3, (5) Sewanee (10-12) 1 (23-25, 25-15, 25-20, 25-6)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-Sewanee used a strong opening set to open the match with a 1-0 lead. After a Berry kill to tie the set at 23 points apiece,
Olivia Jones put Sewanee in a set point situation with a kill. Next, a block by
Ellie Pedersen and
Lexi Williams gave the Purple and White the early lead.
-However, the lead did not last long, as the Vikings stormed back with three straight wins to take the match in four. Berry posted 53 kills in the final three sets, while allowing Sewanee to 24.
-Berry is currently ranked 12th in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) poll.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Lydia Goffi led the Tigers with nine points and added two service aces.
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Lilly Reilly contributed 17 digs and eight kills.
BERRY KEY STATISTICS
-Peyton Breissinger dropped 19 kills to lead all attackers, while Jazzy Innis had 16.
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