AIKEN S.C. | Georgia College & State University volleyball saw its three-match winning streak come to an end Friday (Oct. 30), falling 3-1 to the University of South Carolina-Aiken at the Convocation Center.
The loss moved GCSU to 10-19 overall and 5-7 in Peach Belt Conference play, while USC Aiken improved to 17-6 overall and 9-3 in conference action. The Bobcats will face the Pacers again Saturday (Oct. 31) at 1 p.m. in Aiken.
The Bobcats claimed a competitive opening set 27-25 before the Pacers responded with three consecutive victories, 25-10, 25-22 and 25-16 to secure the match.
Emersyn Mullvain, Avery Huyck and Sierra Piland led the Bobcats offensively with eight kills apiece.
Lexi Baum distributed a team-high 19 assists and Sadie Parkerson added 13.
Defensively, Liv Diaz collected a team-high 18 digs, followed by Huyck and Milla Smith with 12 each. Nya Warren, Reece Wright and Ella Curbow contributed two blocks apiece.
About GCSU Athletics
Owning the top Academic Success Rate among all public colleges and universities in Division II for five consecutive academic years, the Georgia College Department of Athletics sponsors 13 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. GCSU Athletics has won six consecutive Presidents' Awards for Academic Excellence and is a two-time winner of the PBC Commissioner's Cup and a four-time winner of the PBC Institution of the Year Sportsmanship Award. As a Division II program, Bobcat Athletics prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the teams' continued appearances in postseason competition as well as high-level academic success and community service involvement. Bobcat Athletics embodies the mantra of "Graduating Champions for Life."
