Marietta, Ga. - The women's volleyball team hosted William Carey Saturday dropping in a 3-0 match to the Crusaders. The Running Eagles were able to battle in each set 25-19 and 25-19 before dropping the third set 25-18.

Life U. fell behind early, trailing 7-2 before turning it around in set one and closing the gap to 19-17. The Crusaders then rallied four consecutive points to make it set-point, 24-18. An ensuing attacking error by William Carey provided Life U. one final point, but a final kill downed the Running Eagles 24-19 in the opening set. 

The second set again looked promising for Life University as the two teams battled midway through set number two, 14-13. Five consecutive points then fell in favor of the Crusaders as three kills and two aces led the Crusaders to a favorable 19-14 set two lead. The Running Eagles then reeled off an impressive streak to narrow the gap, 22-19, but three WC kills to end the set pushed the Crusaders to a 2-0 set edge.

In the final set, the Running Eagles rallied together to build a 14-11 lead. Big kills by Morgan Furness, Macey Sipmann and Jade Watson propelled Life U. ahead, but the Crusaders were again able to make a run to bring the score back, 15-15. (RV) William Carey then gained and maintained the lead as a final 10-2 run closed the match 25-17. 

The Crusaders amassed 47 kills to Life University's 27 in the contest. 

STANDOUT PERFORMANCES:

— Amanda Ray led the team with eight digs in the contest while  Fayola Louis posted seven kills. 

Up next, the Lady Lions will travel to Blue Mountain College (Miss.) Friday, Oct. 28th for a 6 PM start