VALDOSTA, Ga. - The Valdosta State volleyball team took on the Chargers of Alabama Huntsville this Saturday afternoon, falling to the Chargers in four sets. The Blazers lost the first set 26-24, but then gave a remarkable performance in the second set to level the score. UAH eventually regained the upper hand and won the last two sets 25- 20 and 25-19.
Valdosta State responded to the Chargers by scoring the first point and kept the first set very close throughout. Although they managed 15 kills, the Blazers could not secure the set and UAH pulled ahead towards the end to win the opening set 26-24.
In the second set, VSU responded with their most powerful offensive attack of the day. The Blazers managed 16 kills and made only one attack error, achieving a hitting percentage of .455 as a team. Following an early exchange of points, Valdosta State soon found their offensive stride and kept up the pressure to win the set 25-21 to level the field.
In the third set, UAH recovered and gained the upper hand because of a powerful offensive sequence. The Chargers managed 19 kills in the set and achieved a hitting percentage of .381, which allowed them to establish a lead even though VSU kept on finding chances at the net. The Blazers ended the set with 13 kills but lost 25- 20.
In the fourth set, the Blazers kept on competing but could not overcome the offensive pressure from UAH, who won the final set 25-19.
Leading The Blazers:
Eva LaRochelle and Kilmer each recorded 13 kills while pacing the Valdosta State attack while Kinsley Timmons added 10. Both Kilmer and Timmons also contributed four blocks each.
Avery Mullins had 40 assists as she directed the offensive play, while Eimy Negron Domenech contributed 26 digs to form the backbone of the defensive effort. Hailey Holder led the Blazers with three service aces while both Negron Domenech and Addison Cooley added two each.
Valdosta State ended the match with 54 kills, eight service aces, and 69 digs. The Blazers intend to build on the good things they achieved throughout the match as they continue their season.
Up next, the Blazers will head back to Tennessee to play another two match weekend against Trevecca Nazarene on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. and Lee the following day at 2 p.m.
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