MHU downed by Catawba on road
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill 7-7,4-5 SAC | 21 | 15 | 23 | 0 |
| Catawba 6-8,3-6 SAC | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Team Stats
Catawba
| Game Statistics | Mars Hill | Catawba |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .155 | .276 |
| Blocks | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Digs | 56 | 64 |
| Aces | 5 | 4 |
SALISBURY, N.C. - The Mars Hill volleyball team (7-7, 4-5 SAC) was defeated in straight sets by Catawba (6-8, 3-6 SAC) Friday night on the road.
The Catawba Indians hit .267 in the first set, recording a match-high 17 kills in the set. They continued their offensive momentum, hitting a match-high .342 in the second, going up 2-0 heading into the third.
Mars Hill, in the third, knocked down a team-high 14 kills, but were unable to take the frame, falling to Catawba.
Selma Vassdal led the Lions with 10 kills, hitting .500 on the night with zero errors on 20 swings. She added a team-high three blocks.
Ioana Poenaru added nine kills and 11 digs while Brooke Hoffman chipped in offensively with six kills.
Laela Jimenez led the team with 15 digs while Alyssa Kornegay led Mars Hill with 16 assists, adding 10 digs for the double-double.
Mars Hill returns to the court on Tuesday, October 21 when they face Carson-Newman on the road. First serve is set for 6 p.m.
