Box Score

GREENSBORO, NC - The UNC Greensboro volleyball team fell to Wofford, 3-1, on Wednesday evening in Fleming Gymnasium in the Southern Conference opener.

Wofford (8-1, 1-0 SoCon) jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead, winning 30-22 and 30-24. UNCG (1-7, 0-1 SoCon) rallied in the third game to stave off elimination, winning 30-22. In a tightly contested fourth match, the Terriers pulled away late to claim a 30-26 victory over the Spartans.

Senior Dawn Bright led the Spartans with 17 kills and 17 digs, while junior Kim Dayton added 11 kills and a team-high 18 digs. Junior LaJean Morrow chipped in with 17 kills and six digs.

Leading the way for Wofford was Currie Gossett with a game-high 19 kills. Jessica Johnson added a game-high 19 digs, while Lindsey Lyman contributed 18 digs.

UNCG will return to the court this weekend in the Auburn War Eagle Tournament in Auburn, AL. The Spartans will take on host Auburn, Wyoming and Middle Tennessee. Wofford will next take on UNC Asheville and High Point in the Mercer Classic on Friday, September 13.