Box Score FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga.- The Shorter Volleyball team fell to Emmanuel on Wednesday night in straight sets at the Shaw Athletic Center. The loss drops the Hawks to 11-13 overall and 8-7 in conference.
The hosts jumped out to a 4-1 lead early, but the Hawks fought back to 10-9 at the halfway point. Emmanuel created distance with a massive run, outscoring Shorter 15-4 as the Hawks dropped the opening set. After falling behind early once again, Shorter showed resilience by trading leads with the Lions as the set went down to the wire. After evening it at 17-17, Emmanuel used another run to take the second set, outscoring Shorter 8-2 late to extend the series lead.
Shorter continued to battle in the third set, but could not overcome the Lions, who built an early lead in the set. Shorter was able to cut into the deficit, but it was not enough, falling in straight sets.
Caroline Sivills led Shorter with six kills, while
Brielle Wood chipped in with 11 assists. Defensively,
Caitlyn Sutton paced the Hawks, recording 18 digs.
UP NEXT
The Hawks will begin their five-match homestand this Friday as they host Ferrum for a 5:00 p.m. match.
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