NASHVILLE - The Trevecca Nazarene University Volleyball team (13-18, 9-10 Great Midwest) lost in five, 3-2, to Kentucky Wesleyan University (7–23, 5-14 Great Midwest) on Saturday at Trojan Fieldhouse.
Today was Senior Day at the Fieldhouse and the four seniors were recognized and each given a framed jersey with their number to commemorate their time as a Trojan. The four seniors are
Katie Crutchfield (#30),
Cara Maguire (#15),
Emilee McDonald (#9), and
Maddie Wilds (#11).
HOW IT HAPPENED
Starting the first set with a series of kills, Trevecca took an early lead over Kentucky Wesleyan (2-8). The Panthers retaliated with several kills of their own until it was a back and forth battle. They took the lead at the end of first set which led to a win.
The second set took a different turn. The Trojans took an early lead and kept it the entire set. A series of kills led into another making the score 6-12. The Panthers scored a total of 18 points to Trevecca's 25.
In the third, the match became closer. The Panthers took an early lead but the Trojans quickly retaliated. A series of volleys followed where each team kept the other in check. Kentucky Wesleyan then began to widen the gap between the two (12-7). The Trojans struck back and climbed up to ti bit at 13-13. The match escalated in the same manner until Kentucky Wesleyan took the win, 25-22.
In the fourth, from the opening point to the last, Trevecca was in control. Despite the efforts to match the Trojans, the Panthers fell short in the end, giving Trevecca the win (13-25).
The fifth and final set was filled with long runs by each team., but in the end, the Panthers came out on top with a score of 15-12.
With this loss, the Trojans are eliminated from post season activities. This was the last game wearing purple and white for the seniors and we thank them for their years of dedication and hard work.
TEAM REPORT
Kentucky Wesleyan hit .140 for the match with eight service aces. Trevecca was .149 for the match with their best set coming in the fourth when they hit .400.
TROJAN PLAYER HIGHLIGHTS
Trevecca was led by
Emma Titus and her 11 kills.
MORE ABOUT THE TREVECCA TROJANS
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