Posted: Aug 30, 2023

Volleyball Splits in Home Openers in Tri-Match

MCKENZIE, Tenn. – The Bethel Lady Wildcats opened the home portion of their 2023 schedule Tuesday in a tri-match hosting Philander Smith and Blue Mountain Christian.

The Lady Cats outscored the Philander Smith Panthers 13-2 to pull away to win the first set (25-14) of the first match of the day. The Lady Cats took set two, winning 25-18. The Cats mounted a dramatic comeback to take the third set 26-24. Bethel trailed 24-19 and scored seven unanswered points to win.

Cat Highlights:

Alexa McLaren-10 kills

Dominika Skoneczna- Nine kills & 26 digs

Gabriela Dominquez- Nine kills & six digs

Nuria Clavo- seven kills

Setareh Valibeugi- 29 assists

Madelyn Woods- six digs

Sami Parker- five digs

Game two saw No. 24 BMCU beat PSU 3-0.

In the nightcap the Lady Cats fell to No. 24 Blue Mountain 3-0. The Cats fell 15-25, 14-25 and 12-25.

Cat Highlights:

Calvo-six kills