The LaGrange College Volleyball Team (7-17, 4-8 Collegiate Conference of the South) hits the court Saturday (Oct. 26) at Richter Gym for the final time this season, as they host Covenant College (14-12, 8-4 CCS) and Piedmont University (4-15, 4-7 CCS) in tri-match action.
The Matchups
The Panthers are coming off a disappointing home match Wednesday (Oct. 23) to Clark Atlanta University in a straight-set defeat of 3-0. They will look to rectify losses from earlier this season against the Lions and Scots, who bested them 3-1 and 3-0, respectively on Oct. 5.
CC has had a very promising season thus far, as they sit comfortably amongst the top teams in the CCS. They will have their work cut out for them, however, against a very game Panthers squad who look to exploit the Scots' struggles on the road, bringing in an abysmal away record of 2-6.
As for the Lions of Piedmont, it has been a relative devolution since beating the Panthers 3-1 earlier in the month, going 2-7 over the last nine outings. Having dominated the all-time series against LC (36-11), they will look to repeat history and spoil the home festivities for a Panthers team that has been playing some of their best volleyball over the past couple weeks.
Players to Watch
The Panthers will look to one of their top freshman stars in
Ella Kahikina in order to ensure their ability to capture two key wins Saturday. The Tampa, Fl native leads the team with 166 kills at 2.55 kills per set and also a team-best 25 service aces.
Natalie Adams-Mullis will look to give fits to the opposing team's offensive efforts Saturday. The freshman from Columbia, SC leads the Lions with 229 digs on the season with 3.58 digs per set
Kennedy Barber has been a playmaking machine for the Scots this season, with 328 assists, 62 kills and 11 service aces so far this season. No doubt it will be trouble for both of Covenant's opponents Saturday should the sophomore RS get rolling.
Where to Watch
The match is set to start at 12 p.m. at Richter Gym with links to live stream all three contests and live stats that can be found by
clicking here.