Box Score CUTHBERT, Ga. – The Andrew College women's volleyball team returned to the win column Monday evening, defeating United States Sports University 3-0 at Jinks Gymnasium.
Coming off a busy weekend that included five matches over two days, the Lady Tigers bounced back on their home court, taking the nonconference matchup with set victories of 27-25, 25-22 and 25-16.
How It Happened
The opening set was a battle as both teams looked to gain an early advantage. Neither side could put the set away in regulation, extending the matchup beyond the 25-point mark. With the score tied at 25, Andrew picked up back-to-back points to secure a 27-25 victory and take a one-set lead.
The Fighting Tigers carried that momentum into the second set, jumping out to a 7-2 advantage. USSU worked its way back into the matchup, eventually evening the score at 16. Andrew regained the lead, but the Eagles continued to apply pressure and tied the set again at 22. The Lady Tigers answered with three consecutive points to take the set, 25-22, and move within one set of the sweep.
USSU opened the third set with an early lead before Andrew responded and began to build an advantage. The Fighting Tigers turned a 5-5 tie into a 13-6 lead, creating separation midway through the set. Andrew went on to close out the match with a 25-16 victory, completing the sweep in front of the home crowd.
Around the Net
The victory moves Andrew to 4-24 overall, while USSU falls to 4-21. The Lady Tigers took both of the tightly contested opening sets before securing their largest margin of victory in the third.
Notes:
- Andrew earned a straight-set victory in its first meeting with USSU.
- The Lady Tigers won the final two points of the opening set to secure a 27-25 victory.
- Andrew scored three consecutive points after a 22-22 tie to take the second set.
- The Fighting Tigers' largest margin came in the third set, winning 25-16.
- Andrew returned to the win column after playing five matches over the weekend.
Located in Cuthbert, Georgia, Andrew College is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The Fighting Tigers sponsor 18 sports and compete in the Southern States Athletic Conference.
