MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Mississippi College volleyball team fell in straight sets at Christian Brothers University on Saturday, Sept. 22. The setback moves the Choctaws to 7-9 on the season and 1-4 in the Gulf South Conference. CBU improved to 7-9 and 2-3 in the league.
Game Score: Mississippi College 0 | Christian Brothers 3
Date: Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018
Location: Memphis, Tenn. | Canale Arena
Records: Choctaws 7-9, 1-4 GSC | Lady Bucs 7-9, 2-3 GSC
TURNING POINT
Trailing 2-0, Mississippi College attempted to rally in the third set as it held a 9-1 lead. CBU battled back and evened the set at 23-all as it capitalized on a Choctaw attack miscue. After the Lady Bucs grabbed a narrow one-point lead, MC knotted the contest at 24-all on a
Jamie Boros' kill. However, CBU wouldn't be denied the straight set win as it closed the set out with the final two points.
INSIDE THE BOX
- Freshman Kendall Platt with 11 matches in double figures – a team-best.
- Sophomore Autumn Frost registered a career-high in kills, surpassed her previous-best tied last night against Union.
- Senior Jill Brown notched 500th career block in the match. The Elkhart, Ind., native has 507 career digs in her two seasons in Clinton.
- Freshman Lexi Laurendine with her fourth contest with 20-plus assists.
- Sophomore Hannah Rue tallied a season-high in blocks. Bests her previous mark set against William Carey earlier this season.
NEXT UP
Mississippi College continues its three-match, conference road swing on Friday, Sept. 28 at Valdosta State University. First serve is set for 4 p.m. central at The Complex.
