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Morgan, Cheyenne, and Elizabeth
Karen Allen
3
Winner Shorter University SU 7-4, 1-1 GSC
2
Union University UU 9-5, 0-2 GSC
Winner
Shorter University SU
7-4, 1-1 GSC
3
Final
2
Union University UU
9-5, 0-2 GSC
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 5 F
Shorter University SU 25 19 23 25 15 (3)
Union University UU 23 25 25 23 5 (2)

Game Recap: Volleyball | | Karen Allen

Volleyball comes from behind to down Union in five sets

Jackson, Tenn. -- The Lady Hawks came from behind in the match to top Union, 3-2, on the road Friday night.

The win improves Shorter to 7-4 overall and 1-1 in the Gulf South Conference; while the Lady Bulldogs move to 9-5 on the year and 0-2 in conference play.

It was a back and forth match, as the teams traded the lead throughout. Shorter took set one 25-23, before falling behind 2-1 as Union won sets two and three by 25-19 and 25-23 scores, respectively. The Lady Hawks then came back in set four, earning the win 25-23, to force the tiebreak; where they took the lead early and didn't let up, taking the match with a 15-5 win.

Danielle Melton land Tiffani Estep led the attack, turning in 18 kills apiece for the night; while both, Kelsi Jones and Morgan Cleveland added ten each. Alli Bell posted a career high in assists with 41, to go along with 16 from Tinsley Fain.

On defense, Cleveland finished with a team high 22 digs, whereas Cheyenne McLemore added 21 and Annie Homan chipped in with 14. Cleveland also added a team high in blocks with four – two solo and two assisted.

The Lady Hawks will look to keep the momentum going Saturday afternoon as they take on Christian Brothers. Game time is set for 3:00pm EST.
 
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