LAGRANGE, Ga. – The LaGrange College women's volleyball team lost in four sets to visiting Point University in non-conference action on Tuesday evening at the Mariotti Gymnasium in LaGrange, Georgia.
THE BASICS
Score: Point University 3, LaGrange College 1 (19-25, 25-22, 25-15, 25-11)
Records: Panthers 2-11, 0-0 CCS | Skyhawks 11-7, 1-3 SSAC
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Panthers came out of the gate fighting in the first set. Despite falling behind 11-9, an 8-2 run largely off the serve of sophomore outside hitter Ella Kahikina (Tampa, Fla.) saw them surge into the lead. LC closed out the set with a pair of kills from freshman middle-blocker Kaitlyn Smith (Buckeye, Ariz.) and an ace by sophomore setter Julia Damico (North Port, Fla.).
- Despite taking a 10-7 in the second set, the Panthers would find themselves in a battle as the Skyhawks pushed to a 17-14 lead. LaGrange would tie it up off the serve of freshman outside hitter Alex Krabs (Boynton Beach, Fla.). But Point would hold them off down the stretch to seize the set and momentum.
- In the third, the teams were knotted at 12-12 before Point took control with an 8-1 run off of the serve of senior defensive specialist Lexi Arter (Chattanooga, Tenn.). LaGrange was unable to answer.
- In the fourth set, the Skyhawks took the early lead. Despite a gritty effort by the Panthers, they were unable to find an answer.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- LaGrange freshman outside hitter Jasmine Gross (Antioch, Tenn.) led the Panthers with 11 kills and five block assists while Kahikina had ten kills with a .350 hitting percentage. Smith had eight kills with a .412 hitting and six block assists.
- LaGrange sophomore libero Isabella Zentkovich (Sharpsburg, Ga.) led the defense with 17 digs while Damico added 23 set assists with ten digs.
- Point junior outside hitter Jasmyn Ceasar (Columbus, Ga.) dominated with 17 kills and a .517 hitting percentage.
UP NEXT
- LaGrange is back on the court on Saturday when they travel to Belhaven University for a tri-match against the host Blazers as well as LeTourneau University.
- Point plays their next game at Truett McConnell on Friday at 6:30 p.m.
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