Box Score SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Shorter volleyball team fell to Converse on Saturday afternoon, dropping a 3-1 (12-25, 25-20, 16-25, 13-25) decision at the Weisger Center. The loss moves the Hawks to 9-11 overall and 6-5 in Conference Carolinas play.
Shorter struggled to find its rhythm in the opening set, as Converse used a 6-1 run to build an early advantage. The Hawks attempted to cut into the deficit, but the Valkyries maintained control to take the first set, 25-12. The Hawks responded in the second set, turning an 8-8 tie into a lead with a 9-1 run. Converse made a late push, but Shorter held on for a 25-20 win to even the match at one set apiece.
Converse regained the momentum in the third set after the teams traded points early. The Valkyries used a 10-2 run to create separation and close out the frame, 25-16. The hosts carried that momentum into the fourth set, pulling away after another close start to secure the match with a 25-13 victory.
Caroline Sivills led the Hawks with 12 kills, while
Taylor-Reese Howell and
Emily Drier combined for eight.
Helena Kelley recorded 27 assists, and
Caitlyn Sutton led Shorter defensively with 28 digs.
UP NEXT
Shorter returns home to Rome on Tuesday, Oct. 13, to host Young Harris at 6 p.m. at the Winthrop-King Centre.
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