Tuesday, February 23
Florence, Ala.
7:00 PM
Lipscomb University
6-2,3-1ASUN
1
at
3
North Alabama
1-4,1-3ASUN
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 25 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 1 |
| North Ala. | 14 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 3 |
Bisons fall to North Alabama 3-1 in road action
2/23/2021 9:27:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
FLORENCE, Ala. – Lipscomb volleyball fell to 6-2 Tuesday night after dropping a 3-1 decision to North Florida. The Lions improved to 1-4.
The match got off to a competitive start with both teams trading points. After trailing early, Meg Mersman delivered a monster kill to tie things 1-1.
Mersman's kill sparked a 9-4 Bisons run to take commanding 14-9 lead. Lipscomb kept the momentum rolling and delivering kills.
With a 10-point lead, an impressive block capped off a quick first set as the Bisons took it 25-14.
North Alabama jumped out to an early 5-2 lead in the second set and eventually lead 22-19. Lipscomb battled back and tied things up 22-22 but were unable to get over the hump. The Bisons eventually dropped the second set 25-23.
Lanie Wagner came out of the gate hot for the Bisons with a massive kill to open up the third set.
The squads traded punches throughout the third set, but Lipscomb kept the lead 16-12. The end of the set was a back-and-forth affair with North Alabama going on a 9-4 run to take the lead. Down 21-20, Lipscomb fought back with stout defense to take a 23-22 late in the set.
However, North Alabama caught fire at the end of the third and won the set 26-24.
The Lions momentum continued through the fourth set to take a 23-20 lead. After a timeout, North Alabama scored two quick points for the 25-20 set win.
North Alabama ultimately defeated Lipscomb 3-1 for its first win of the season.
UP NEXT
The Bisons will be back in action Friday, Feb. 26 at Allen Arena against Bellarmine.
The match got off to a competitive start with both teams trading points. After trailing early, Meg Mersman delivered a monster kill to tie things 1-1.
S1 | That's our girl! ??
— Lipscomb Volleyball (@LipscombVBall) February 24, 2021
Lipscomb: 5, North Alabama: 5 https://t.co/QMbUFThPgs
Mersman's kill sparked a 9-4 Bisons run to take commanding 14-9 lead. Lipscomb kept the momentum rolling and delivering kills.
S1 | Megan Kuper hammers this one to the floor to increase the Lipscomb lead!
— Lipscomb Volleyball (@LipscombVBall) February 24, 2021
Lipscomb: 20, North Alabama: 12#HornsUp ?? pic.twitter.com/GJpYa41f4b
With a 10-point lead, an impressive block capped off a quick first set as the Bisons took it 25-14.
S1 | ????
— Lipscomb Volleyball (@LipscombVBall) February 24, 2021
Put an exclamation point on the first set ??
Lipscomb: 25, North Alabama: 14 #HornsUp ?? pic.twitter.com/y34610xsow
North Alabama jumped out to an early 5-2 lead in the second set and eventually lead 22-19. Lipscomb battled back and tied things up 22-22 but were unable to get over the hump. The Bisons eventually dropped the second set 25-23.
Lanie Wagner came out of the gate hot for the Bisons with a massive kill to open up the third set.
S3 | @lanie_wagner sets the tone for set 3?#HornsUp ?? pic.twitter.com/btDBlmzfYh
— Lipscomb Volleyball (@LipscombVBall) February 24, 2021
The squads traded punches throughout the third set, but Lipscomb kept the lead 16-12. The end of the set was a back-and-forth affair with North Alabama going on a 9-4 run to take the lead. Down 21-20, Lipscomb fought back with stout defense to take a 23-22 late in the set.
S3 | Back-to-back blocks put Lipscomb back in the lead heading down the stretch in set 3??!
— Lipscomb Volleyball (@LipscombVBall) February 24, 2021
Lipscomb: 23, North Alabama 22#HornsUp ?? pic.twitter.com/IU5z77jAt1
However, North Alabama caught fire at the end of the third and won the set 26-24.
The Lions momentum continued through the fourth set to take a 23-20 lead. After a timeout, North Alabama scored two quick points for the 25-20 set win.
North Alabama ultimately defeated Lipscomb 3-1 for its first win of the season.
UP NEXT
The Bisons will be back in action Friday, Feb. 26 at Allen Arena against Bellarmine.
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Volleyball
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/ Women's Volleyball
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/ Women's VolleyballTeam Stats
Lips
UNA
Kills
59
40
Errors
28
17
Attempts
158
123
Hitting %
.196
.187
Points
68
51
Assists
52
35
Aces
4
6
Blocks
5
5
Game Leaders
Kills
14
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
1
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