Knights Knock Off Koalas in Straight Sets

(Destiny Brown and Hali Doctor combine for a block during Tuesday nights match against St. Andrews.)

Photo by Bob Stoner

COLUMBIA, SC- The Koala Volleyball team returned to action on Tuesday night, taking on Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) adversary St. Andrews.

Despite a competitive second and third set, the Knights swept the Koalas, 25-8, 25-22, 25-23.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Koala offense failed to find any rhythm in the first set, falling behind early 9-4. The Knights rattled off a 16-4 scoring run to take the first set. 
  
  
• The second set was far more competitive, with back-and-forth action throughout. 
  
  
• Despite a 17-14 Koala lead, the visitors clawed their way back into it, pulling ahead by one, 23-22, after ties at 21 and 22 all. The Knights ultimately scored two straight to take the set.
  
  
• Trailing 15-8 in the third set, a timeout sparked the offense and propelled the Koalas back into action. 
  
  
• Columbia cut the lead to five multiple times- and even down to one at 24-23, but errors plagued the Koalas as the Knights held on for the sweep. 
  
  

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• Freshman Debra Shephard paced the offense with 19 helpers and recorded 10 kills. 
  
  
• Jenae Bygrave and Hali Doctor combined for 53 attacks.
  
  

UP NEXT:

The Koalas will stay home and welcome Johnson (TN) to town on Friday night for more AAC action, game time is set for 6:30PM.