ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. | Georgia College & State University volleyball saw its three-match winning streak come to an end Friday (Oct. 16), falling 3-0 on the road to Flagler College, which remained undefeated in Peach Belt Conference play.
The Bobcats battled through three sets before Flagler secured the victory 25-15, 25-18 and 25-21.
The loss moved GCSU to 7-17 overall and 3-5 in Peach Belt Conference play, while Flagler improved to 19-2 overall and 8-0 in conference action. The Bobcats will look to bounce back Saturday (Oct. 17) as they face the Saints again at 1 p.m. in St. Augustine.
Flagler established an early advantage in the opening set, recording 20 kills to take a 25-15 victory. GCSU looked to respond in the second, collecting 13 kills, but the Saints maintained control to claim the set 25-18.
The Bobcats put together their strongest challenge in the third set, keeping the contest competitive as they looked to extend the match. GCSU recorded 11 kills, but Flagler held on for a 25-21 victory to complete the sweep.
Avery Huyck led the Bobcats offensively with nine kills, followed by Sierra Piland with five and Reece Wright with four.
Lexi Baum distributed a team-high 14 assists, while Sadie Parkerson added 11 and Liv Diaz contributed two.
Defensively, Huyck collected a team-high 11 digs, followed by Diaz with 10 and Milla Smith with eight. Nya Warren led the Bobcats at the net with three blocks, while Piland and Kendra Leboehi contributed two apiece.
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