PROVO, Utah - The Lipscomb University volleyball team wrapped up the weekend at the BYU Nike Invitational with a straight-set loss to the No. 19 Georgia Institute of Technology, Friday evening from the Smith Fieldhouse on the campus of Brigham Young University. 

Final Score: No. 19 Georgia Tech 3, Lipscomb 0 (25-16, 25-16, 25-16)
Location: Smith Fieldhouse
Records: Georgia Tech (3-1), Lipscomb (2-3)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Jackets got out to a strong start in the opening set with a 7-2 lead after three straight attack errors by the Bisons. 

Later in the set, after a Berkley Mischler block and an Addi Pelham kill to cut the deficit to 13-10, Georgia Tech kept the foot on the gas pedal and finished the set on a 12-6 run to take the opening set victory. 

Set number two saw a back-and-forth battle early on. Tied at seven, the Ramblin' Wreck posted a 12-3 run to cruise to a 25-16 win and the 2-0 match lead. 

The Bisons began to show life in the third frame, getting out to an 11-8 lead after back-to-back aces by Courtney Jones. Unfortunately, the Jackets came right back and tied the match at 15. 

Later in the set, Georgia Tech ended the set with seven straight points to earn the sweep. 
 
KEY STATISTICS
Courtney Jones led the Bisons attack with seven kills and added two aces. 

Libby Steinhart posted eight digs. 
 
UP NEXT
The Lipscomb volleyball program returns to action on Monday night with a contest at Belmont for the volleyball edition of the "Battle of the Boulevard". First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m. from the Curb Event Center.