Need to Know
Match: Piedmont 0, Bob Jones 3
Records: Lady Lions 0-1, Bruins 1-0
Location: Greensboro, North Carolina

GREENSBORO, N.C. -  In the 2018 season opener, the Piedmont College volleyball team lost a 3-0 match to Bob Jones University at the Greensboro College Volleyball Invitational. The Bruins swept the Lady Lions with a 25-18, 31-29, 25-9 win. 

The Lady Lions fell behind by five early in the opening set, but rallied to take the lead 13-12 midway through. Piedmont kept it close, but the Bruins used three straight kills to end the match taking the 25-18 decision. 

The second set was a battle till the end as it took extras to decide the 31-29 set. Piedmont trailed 16-11 but came back to lead 17-16 after a quick rally. The Lady Lions had set point at 24-21, but were unable to string together enough points and the Bruins took a 2-0 lead. 

The third set was all Bob Jones as the Bruins rattled off nine in a row at one point to take the third set 25-9. 

ALINA ROBERTS led Piedmont with 10 kills while ERICA BALKCUM added eight. JENNA WENDEL led the team with 20 assists while LAINEY CHOINIERE recorded 15 digs. 

Turning Point
--The Bruins took a tight second set 31-29 and used that momentum to coast to a victory in the third set for the sweep. 

Standout Performances
--ALINA ROBERTS led the team with a career-best 10 kills in the match for the sophomore. 

News & Notes
--Piedmont will face the Bruins once more on October 9 at Bob Jones in Greenville, South Carolina. 

Up Next
--The Lady Lions continue action at the Greensboro Volleyball Invitational Saturday taking on Greensboro and Piedmont International. 

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