Volleyball gets back on winning track with sweep over Columbia

WEST POINT, Ga. (Sept. 25, 2021) – The Point University volleyball team looked to bounce back from a two-game losing streak Saturday afternoon, as they hosted Columbia College in an Appalachian Athletic Conference matchup. The Skyhawks dominantly picked up the win, defeating Columbia in three sets, 25-12, 25-19, 26-24.

With Saturday's win, Point advances to 6-8 (3-3), and Columbia falls to 1-9 (0-7).

The Skyhawks opened on a 4-1 run and continued to build on their lead, closing the first set on a 10-1 run. Point's momentum carried over to the second set, with the Skyhawks earning an early 6-1 lead. Columbia brought the score back within two, as they scored the following four points and would go on to take the lead 8-7. Te'a Owens would tie the score 8-8 with a kill, and Point would use that momentum to retake the lead, extending it out by three. Trailing 20-15, Columbia threatened Point's lead with a 4-1 run, but Point closed the second set with a 4-0 run.

The Koalas made a resilient effort to avoid the sweep, as the third set was decided past regulation end. The Skyhawks led 23-20, but Columbia would go on a 4-0 run to go ahead 24-23. Owens would tie the score at 24 with a kill, and back-to-back attack errors from Columbia would help secure the match victory for Point.

In the box, Owens recorded a game-high of 11 kills and was followed by Sarah Baucham with eight. Owens finished with a .308 hitting percentage, and Baucham had a .538. Owens nearly recorded a double-double with nine digs and Kaitlyn Hawke recorded 15 assists.

Next, Point hits the road for an AAC matchup against St. Andrews on Tuesday, Sept. 28. Game time is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

The Skyhawks will then return home for two home matches. On Friday, Oct. 1, Point will host the reigning AAC regular-season champions, Bryan, at 6:30 p.m., before hosting Tennessee Wesleyan on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. Both matches are part of Point's Homecoming Weekend.