MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. | Georgia College & State University volleyball established an early rhythm Friday (Oct. 23), using a commanding opening set to set the tone for a 3-0 sweep of Lander University at the Centennial Center.
The victory improved GCSU to 9-18 overall and 4-6 in Peach Belt Conference play, while Lander moved to 7-14 overall and 4-6 in conference action. The Bobcats will face the Bearcats again Saturday (Oct. 24) with an opportunity to gain the head-to-head advantage.
GCSU wasted little time establishing control, recording 11 kills and limiting Lander to seven in the opening set. The Bobcats capitalized on the Bearcats offensive struggles to claim a commanding 25-12 victory.
The second set brought a tighter battle as Lander looked to respond. The Bobcats answered with 15 kills and maintained their composure in the closing points to edge the Bearcats 25-23 and take a two-set advantage.
GCSU continued its offensive production in the third, adding another 15 kills to keep Lander from extending the match. The Bobcats closed out the set 25-19 to complete the three-set sweep.
Sierra Piland led the Bobcats offensively with nine kills, followed by Reece Wright and Kendra Leboehi with seven apiece.
Lexi Baum distributed a team-high 16 assists, while Sadie Parkerson contributed 15 and Liv Diaz added four.
Defensively, Parkerson collected a team-high 16 digs, followed by Diaz with 14 and Avery Huyck with 11. Nya Warren and Emersyn Mullvain led the Bobcats at the net with four blocks apiece, while Piland added three.
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