AIKEN, S.C. | Georgia College & State University volleyball closed out its weekend series against the University of South Carolina-Aiken Saturday (Oct. 31), falling 3-0 at the Convocation Center. The Pacers secured the sweep with set victories of 25-17, 25-14 and 25-16.
The loss moved GCSU to 10-20 overall and 5-8 in Peach Belt Conference play. The Bobcats return to action Thursday (Nov. 5) against Emmanuel University at 5 p.m.
Sierra Piland led the Bobcats offensively with nine kills, followed by Avery Huyck with six and Reece Wright with five. Sadie Parkerson distributed a team-high 14 assists, while Ile Bernis added nine.
Defensively, Liv Diaz collected a team-high 14 digs, followed by Parkerson with 11 and Piland with eight. Nya Warren led GCSU at the net with three blocks, while Wright added two.
The Bobcats finished with 28 kills, 49 digs and four team blocks in the three-set setback.
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."
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