Volleyball drops AAC opener to Reinhardt

WALESKA, Ga. (Sept. 8, 2022) – The Point University volleyball team opened Appalachian Athletic Conference play Thursday evening at Reinhardt University and fell to the Eagles 3-0.

Play-by-play (15-25, 12-25, 23-25)

In the first set, Reinhardt took the lead out the gate, and despite the Skyhawks answering every point through the opening eight points, a 7-1 run by Reinhardt helped the Eagles take the lead 11-5, and the Skyhawks were unable to make up the distance. In the second set, the Eagles took a quick 16-4 lead and only limited the Skyhawks to 12 points to go ahead 2-0.

Point looked to avoid the sweep, as the Skyhawks led 19-16 in the third set, but the Eagles closed the match with a 9-4 run to secure the win in three sets.

In the box

Point was led at the net by Sarah Baucham, who recorded eight kills, Sameily Marquez recorded seven kills, and Mya Sterling finished with six kills and a .385 kill percentage. Paige Lowe had 21 assists and Jordan Palmer recorded 18 digs.

Up next

The Skyhawks (3-4, 0-1 AAC) return to action on Saturday as they travel to Columbia, S.C., for a tri-match with CIU and Keiser. Point faces CIU at 1 p.m. in an AAC match and Keiser at 3 p.m. in nonconference action.