JACKSON, Tenn. – The Union University volleyball team lost 3-0 (22-25, 18-25, 21-25) to Valdosta State University Saturday afternoon at Fred DeLay Gymnasium. Union dropped to 5-14 overall and 1-7 in the Gulf South Conference. Valdosta State improved to 11-8 overall and 5-2 in conference play.
The opening set went back and forth with 11 ties and seven lead changes. Union remained close throughout the set, but Valdosta State pulled ahead late to win 25-22.
Valdosta State took control early in the second set and stayed in front on its way to a 25-18 victory and a 2-0 lead in the match.
The third set featured eight ties and four lead changes. The Lady Bulldogs continued to battle and remained within reach late, but Valdosta State held on for a 25-21 victory to close the match.
Valdosta State led Union 33-20 in kills, 34-21 in assists and 55-36 in digs. Both teams recorded eight blocks, while Union held a 4-3 advantage in service aces.
Anna Edwards and Carly Edwards led Union with five kills each. Anna Edwards hit .333, while Carleigh Charles added four kills.
Kylie Creech led Union with eight assists, and Avery Taylor recorded six. Caileigh Collins led the Lady Bulldogs with 10 digs. Charles added seven digs, while Sydney Davis finished with six.
Davis led Union with four blocks. Julia Stuible added three blocks, and Charles recorded one. Sarah-Kate Savage led the team with two service aces, while Creech and Collins each added one.
Union returns to action Saturday, Oct. 10, against Christian Brothers University at 2 p.m. at Fred DeLay Gymnasium.
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