GREENSBORO, N.C. – The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) volleyball team fell to Southern Conference (SoCon) foe Samford, 3-0, on Saturday afternoon in Fleming Gym.
The Spartans fell with set scores of 19-25, 11-25, and 22-25.
By the Numbers:
How it Happened:
After tying the set at three, Samford went on an 8-4 run to hold a four-point advantage, 11-7. UNCG tied the set at 11, but Samford scored four-straight points for another four-point advantage, 15-11.
Jocelyn Carter recorded two kills to bring the Spartans within two, the last being, 18-20. The Bulldogs closed the frame with a 5-1 run winning set one, 25-19.
Samford's .360 hitting percentage in the second set was the game decider, as the Bulldogs outplayed the Spartans, taking the frame 25-11.
For the second time in the match, UNCG scored three-straight points, for a 3-1 lead. After six tied scores and the last one at 11-11, Samford held the advantage, including a six-point lead, 24-18. UNCG responded with four-straight points to close the gap to two, 24-22, but the Bulldogs secured match point with a kill from Kenya McQuirter, 25-22.
From Head Coach Corey Carlin
"We have to tip our hat to Samford. They out played us tonight. They played great defense and were better in transition for most of the match. We did respond well at the start of the third set after long stretches of inconsistent play in the second. Overall, they were just more consistent than we were from start to finish tonight. We'll watch the film, focus on keys to learn from this match, and get back to work on Monday."
Records:
- UNCG: 7-8, 1-1 SoCon
- Samford: 6-8, 1-1 SoCon
Up Next
The Spartans hit the road for two SoCon matches, facing Wofford on Friday, September 30 with a start time at 6:00 p.m. in Spartanburg, South Carolina. UNCG will then turn around and battle The Citadel on Saturday, October 1 with a 5:00 p.m. start time in Charleston, South Carolina.
