RU Eagles Open Conference Opener with Tough Loss to TMU
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Reinhardt (GA)
7-2, 0-1
|
21 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
|
Truett-McConnell
5-4, 1-0
|
25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Reinhardt (GA) | Truett-McConnell |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .167 | .274 |
| Blocks | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Digs | 51 | 51 |
| Aces | 3 | 4 |
Cleveland, GA – After a very impressive start to the RU WVB's season, they played in their very first conference match of the season this past Thursday, September 7th. The Eagles were set to play an away match at Truett-McConnell where TMU ultimately took the match in three sets (0-3; 21-25, 21-25, 21-25). TMU's defense and Reinhardt's 27 errors led to victory for the Bears.
However, the Eagles are still sitting with a 7-2 record including a 6-game win streak before this match. The Eagles plan to bounce back quick as they will be playing in a conference home game this upcoming Saturday versus Columbia College at 2pm.
Coach B's Thoughts:
"Congrats to TMU as they played well tonight. I had told others that TMU has been putting in the work, especially with the new addition of beach to their volleyball program which shows in their defense. I will say for our RU family, it was pretty awesome to see TMU rush the court like they had just won a National Championship after the first conference match of the season. Staff wise, it made us feel good about what we have built here at RU since 2017. Keep an eye on TMU. They showed very good defense, ball control, and as their offense continues to grow, they will be a team that will contend for a conference championship!
All the Honor and Glory goes to God. I've been blessed to help build this program and do a lot of special things. Thank you to Coach Tessa for believing in me since she was 12 years old and for still being by my side. I'm thankful since my diagnosis that I somehow was able to still find the strength to be able to be out there with the team and staff. I know I owe that blessing to God! #thistooshallpass"
Leaders:
- Katherine Perrin and Juliette Baffico led offensively with 11 kills a piece. Perrin and Baffico also added 7 digs each.
- Ashlynn Barnes led in assists, totaling 31. Barnes also had 8 digs and a service ace.
- Libero, Sarah Sweet, had the squad-high in digs with 9.
- Maria Piliposyans and Allison Selway each had 2 blocks.
Team Comparison:
Sets: 3-0 TMU
Points: 54-43 TMU
Kills: 44-37 TMU
K %: .274% - .167% TMU
Assists: 43-35 TMU
Aces: 4-3 TMU
Digs: 51-51 T
Blocks: 10-6 TMU
Attack Errors: 18-13 RU
Receive Errors: 4-3 RU
Serve Errors: 4-3 RU
Up Next: Come support your Eagles this upcoming Saturday at home at 2pm. RU will be facing conference opponents, the Columbia College Koalas. Please visit the Reinhardt Eagle website for schedules, news, and live video-stats.