MACON, Ga.  – UNC Greensboro volleyball (11-19, 5-11) ensured that its ticket directly into the Southern Conference Volleyball Championship was punched on Friday afternoon, as the Spartans defeated Mercer 3-1 (25-22, 25-22, 20-25, 25-20). 

With the victory, UNCG will either be the No. 6 or No. 7 seed in the upcoming conference tournament, avoiding the play-in game in the process. The Spartans hold tiebreakers over both Mercer and The Citadel. If the Bears lose Saturday to Furman, UNCG will move into the sixth seed. 

Three Things To Know
--Mercer is the second opponent UNCG swept in regular season action, as the Spartans also won both matchups with Chattanooga.  

--Senior Lauren Robeck nearly posted a double-double, as she recorded 10 blocks with eight kills. 

--Junior Maria Esch posted a team-high 12 kills. 

Up Next For The Spartans
UNCG will play in the SoCon Volleyball Championship, taking place Nov. 22-25 in Spartanburg, S.C. 

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