TUSKEGEE, Ala. __ In a hard-fought home contest, the Tuskegee Golden Tigers volleyball team fell to Spring Hill in straight sets, losing 3-0 (25-12, 25-23, 25-15). The Golden Tigers entered the game looking to defend their unbeaten home record, but Spring Hill's efficiency on both offense and defense proved too much to overcome.
Spring Hill came out firing in the first set, establishing control from the start. Their offensive firepower overwhelmed Tuskegee early on, with Spring Hill posting an impressive .517 hitting percentage for the set.
Tuskegee struggled to counter, managing a .094 hitting percentage, which left them playing catch-up for most of the set.
Taylor Coleman,
Asha Greenidge, and
Sian Sprinkle tried to spark the offense for the Golden Tigers, but Spring Hill's defense consistently thwarted Tuskegee's efforts. The Badgers jumped to an early lead and never looked back, comfortably closing out the set at 25-12.
The second set was a much more competitive affair, as Tuskegee adjusted and found a rhythm on both offense and defense.
Mikea Allen played a crucial role in setting up the attack, contributing 19 assists throughout the match, with six of those coming in the second set. Tuskegee's offense came alive, with
Moriah Seay leading the charge with a total of eight kills for the match.
The Golden Tigers traded points with Spring Hill throughout the set, with
Chloe Edwards and
Asha Greenidge contributing key defensive plays. Despite the back-and-forth battle, Spring Hill managed to edge out Tuskegee in the final moments, taking the set 25-23.
The third and final set saw Spring Hill regain control. Their balanced attack continued to pose problems for the Tuskegee defense, and the Golden Tigers struggled to maintain the same energy they brought to the second set.
Tuskegee's passing game faltered at key moments, limiting their ability to execute their offensive strategies. Allen added to her dig total, finishing with a team-high eight for the match, but Spring Hill's offense proved relentless, with the visitors winning the set 25-15 to close out the match.
Tuskegee posted a .130 hitting percentage for the match, while Spring Hill dominated with a .262 hitting percentage. The trio of Coleman,
Lauren Canady, and Seay combined for 20 of Tuskegee's 29 kills, Allen and Seay finished leading in digs at eight and seven respectively.
Despite the solid individual efforts, Tuskegee struggled to contain Spring Hill's efficient attack, as the visitors tallied 43 total kills to Tuskegee's 29.
Up Next
Tuskegee now drops to 7-10 overall and 4-8 in SIAC play and will look to regroup for its next contest. The Golden Tigers will return to the court next weekend as they head to Jackson, Tennessee for the second SIAC West Cluster, hosted by Lane on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26.
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