HARROGATE, TN - The Lenoir-Rhyne volleyball team struggled to find an offensive footing on Friday, falling 3-0 to Lincoln Memorial.
The Bears were held to just a .076 hitting percentage in the match, their lowest since hitting -0.030 against Lander on October 30, 2024.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Lincoln Memorial 3, Lenoir-Rhyne 0 (26-24, 25-16, 25-19)
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (14-7, 12-5 SAC), Lincoln Memorial (11-10, 9-8 SAC)
Location: Harrogate, TN | Mary Mars Gym
STORY OF THE MATCH:
- The Bears jumped out to a 5-1 lead before the Railsplitters stormed back, eventually taking a 12-8 lead themselves.
- A Brooke Aeschliman kill tied the game at 24-24, but two kills from the home side sealed a set one victory for LMU.
- Lincoln Memorial went up 9-1 in the second set and never looked back, winning 25-16.
- With the Bears down 15-17, the Railsplitters went on a 6-1 run to essentially seal the match, eventually taking the set 25-19.
STATS OF THE MATCH:
- Emmaleigh Allen led the Bears with nine kills, while Sydney Karjala was tops in both assists (10) and digs (9).
- Lincoln Memorial hit .159 in the match and held the Bears to just 28 total kills.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
- Lenoir-Rhyne holds a 23-15 lead in the all-time series.
- Prior to tonight, the Bears had won five straight against the Railsplitters.
- Despite the loss, Lenoir-Rhyne is still in second place in the SAC standings.
UP NEXT: Lenoir-Rhyne will head to Jefferson City, Tennessee, to battle Carson-Newman tomorrow afternoon. The Eagles at 18-8 (11-7 SAC) and defeated Catawba 3-1 earler tonight. First serve is scheduled for 12:00 p.m.
