Eagles Can't Hold On After Winning First Set Against Life

by Holly Heath

MARRIETA, GA - The Running Eagles of Life University were able to overcome Reinhardt in a 4-set match. (1-3; 25-21, 20-25, 19-25, 21-25). 

The Reinhardt Eagles came out ready to go in the first set, with 15 kills and hitting a .314. The Eagles couldn't hold on to the momentum going into the next few sets. Offensively, Allison Selway was the leader in kills with 15 and Ambria McBride was behind her with 11 total kills. Maria Cordova and Samantha Cramer fed the hitters with 19 assists a piece. On the defensive side, Alma Vazquez Nunez was the squad leader with 19 digs while Caroline Curry and Maria Cordova was on the net with 3 blocks each. Alma Vazquez Nunez also had 5 aces. 

Team Leaders against Life

Kills: Allison Selway (15), Ambria McBride (11), Maria Cordova (9)

Aces: Alma Vazquez Nunez (5), Claudia Klein (2)

Blocks: Caroline Curry (3), Maria Cordova (3)

Assists: Maria Cordova (19), Samantha Cramer (19)

Digs: Alma Vazquez Nunez (19), Sarah Sweet (9), Samantha Cramer (8)

The Reinhardt Eagles will continue their play this coming Thursday, September 8th, at 6:30pm. The Eagles will look to go 1-0 versus Point University, starting the regular season conference matches.