JEFFERSON CITY, TENN. – For the second time in a week-and-a-half, the Lenoir-Rhyne Volleyball Team fell to Carson-Newman. The loss means LR dropped both games in Tennessee this weekend and 1-5 in their last six games.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Carson-Newman
3, Lenoir-Rhyne 1
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (15-13, 10-10 SAC) | Carson-Newman (21-6, 15-5 SAC)
Location: Jefferson City, Tenn. | Holt Fieldhouse
STATS OF THE MATCH:
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Taylor Prall was once again the offensive leader for LR as the junior tallied 17 kills and came one dig shy of a double-double.
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Ashley Hawkins had 28 digs and
Rachel Bewick added 13.
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Alexis Ivey had four blocks and
Jackie Denny added three.
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Helen Hamilton finished with three aces to go with 27 assists.
• Carson-Newman was led by 14 kills from Marnie Streeter and six blocks by Katie Parnell.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
• Carson-Newman has caught fire over the past three weeks. The Eagles have won 14 of their last 15 matches.
• Prall's 360 kills continue to pace the South Atlantic Conference.
• This was the last road game of the regular season for the Bears who finish 5-6 on the road.
UP NEXT:
The Bears look to bounce back on Friday night when they host Coker at 7 p.m.