WINGATE, N.C. - The Lenoir-Rhyne volleyball team fell in three sets to preseason South Atlantic Conference favorite Wingate on Thursday evening by the score of 3-0. The game was originally scheduled to take place on Friday evening but was rescheduled due to the upcoming weather conditions.

WRAPUP:

Final: Wingate 3, Lenoir-Rhyne 0
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (7-3, 1-2 SAC) | Wingate (10-0, 3-0 SAC)
Location: Wingate, N.C.
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STATS OF THE MATCH:

• For the second straight match, Hannah Houston led the Bears in kills. The junior finished the game with seven kills and added three blocks and nine digs. 
• Sophomore Madison Asher had a strong match for LR, finishing with six kills and a team-high .300 hitting percentage. 
• Wingate held a .319 to .064 edge in hitting percentage in the contest and a 62-39 advantage in digs.
• The Bulldogs were led by 10 kills from Hannah Givens. 

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:

• Wingate is on a 10 game winning streak to start the 2018 season. The Bulldogs were picked to finish first in the SAC preseason coaches poll.
• The Bulldogs hit .500 as a team in the first set. 
• After winning seven straight to open the season, LR has dropped three straight.

UP NEXT:
The Bears return to action on Tuesday at 7 p.m. when they continue SAC play at Mars Hill.