Mercer University
9-18,5-10SoCon
Samford University
16-11,11-4SoCon
Bears fall to Samford
11/9/2022 9:27:00 PM | Volleyball
MACON, GA - The Mercer Bears battled and dropped the match 0-3 against Samford in their last regular home game of the season.
Set One | Samford started off with an early 8-1 lead. The Bears slowly caught up to the Bulldogs thanks to big kills from Jaida Howell and Rachel Bell. Mercer continued to fight and only trailed 12-15 at the first timeout. More kills from Howell and Annie Karle would get the teams to a one-point difference. The Bears could not keep up with Samford's blocks and dropped the set 17-25.
Set Two | Samford kept their momentum and kept a five-point lead for most of the set. Howell's power in kills was showcased as she continued to build points for the Bears. Samford led 15-9 at the first timeout. Paige Wagers dominated at the net as she became a key component of Mercer's blocking game. Mercer would go on a 4-0 scoring run to chip away at Samford's lead. It would not be enough for the Bears and the Bulldogs would take the set 25-17.
Set Three | Mercer stayed on their tail for the early part of the set, but Samford quickly took the lead at the first timeout, 15-12. The Bears were able to keep it at a one-point deficit thanks to big plays by Karle and Kiera McCarles. Samford refused to give up the lead and took the set 25-18.
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Mercer will travel to Spartanburg, SC to face Wofford College in their last regular season match of the season on Nov. 12.Â
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