#29 Mobile Sneaks Past Brenau
September 11, 2010
Montgomery, Al- The Brenau volleyball team took on #29 Mobile in the opening match of the SSAC Crossover Tournament yesterday and gave them all they wanted, coming up short 26-28, 28-26, 18-25, 21-25. The Tigers have now played 10 of their first 11 matches on the road, all against quality opponents and are still seeking their first win.
Junior Outside Hitter Kelsey Aley (Tallahassee, FL) played very well in this one, coming up with 14 blocks to go with five kills. Alexis Arthur backed her up with 13 kills and the same number of digs. Melissa Thornton recorded 12 digs and nine kills and Setter Kerry Abernathy had 22 assists to go with nine digs. Libero Danelle Russell anchored the defense with 40 receptions and 24 digs, Natalie Beth Hays had nine blocks, Courtney Frady recorded nine kills and Mekenna Cipres had 16 assists and seven digs.
Brenau will continue play today with two matches, first against Spring Hill this morning at 11 am and finally facing off with host Faulkner, Al at 4 pm.