Friday, September 8
Davidson, N.C.
7:00 p.m.
Davidson College
5-2
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Georgia
7-1
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Georgia
23
25
25
25
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Davidson
25
19
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21
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Volleyball Drops Home Opener to Georgia, 3-1
9/8/2017 9:19:00 PM | Volleyball
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DAVIDSON, N.C. – Davidson volleyball (5-2) dropped its 2017 home opener Friday, falling 3-1 (25-23, 19-25, 20-25, 21-25) to Georgia (7-1) on the opening night of the Wildcat Classic in Belk Arena.
The 'Cats had three players with double-digit kills, led by junior captain Ciera Cockrell's 15. It is now her fifth match out of seven to collect 10 or more slams, and the third in a row. Senior Kelly Friers tallied 12, and junior Mason Rooney turned in her second triple-double of the season, posting 10 kills, 22 assists, and 12 digs. She is one of two players in the nation to record a triple-double this season, with each girl recording two on the year.
Junior Elise Edman fell one dig shy of her career high, tallying 24 during the contest.
The 'Cats came out in control, leading by as many as five points as they took the opening stanza 25-23, but couldn't contain the momentum, trailing by as many as seven before clawing back to a 19-25 deficit in Set 2.
Davidson was unable to regain composure, dropping the next two sets. The 'Cats battled to within two in what was ultimately the final frame, but were unable to overcome the hard swinging from the Bulldogs.
Georgia had three players with double-digit kills, led by outside Rachel Ritchie's 24.
The Wildcats return to action Saturday, facing Florida Gulf Coast at noon and Wofford at 6 p.m. to conclude the Wildcat Classic.
Davidson-Georgia Box Score (PDF)
Photo Gallery
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Davidson volleyball (5-2) dropped its 2017 home opener Friday, falling 3-1 (25-23, 19-25, 20-25, 21-25) to Georgia (7-1) on the opening night of the Wildcat Classic in Belk Arena.
The 'Cats had three players with double-digit kills, led by junior captain Ciera Cockrell's 15. It is now her fifth match out of seven to collect 10 or more slams, and the third in a row. Senior Kelly Friers tallied 12, and junior Mason Rooney turned in her second triple-double of the season, posting 10 kills, 22 assists, and 12 digs. She is one of two players in the nation to record a triple-double this season, with each girl recording two on the year.
Junior Elise Edman fell one dig shy of her career high, tallying 24 during the contest.
The 'Cats came out in control, leading by as many as five points as they took the opening stanza 25-23, but couldn't contain the momentum, trailing by as many as seven before clawing back to a 19-25 deficit in Set 2.
Davidson was unable to regain composure, dropping the next two sets. The 'Cats battled to within two in what was ultimately the final frame, but were unable to overcome the hard swinging from the Bulldogs.
Georgia had three players with double-digit kills, led by outside Rachel Ritchie's 24.
The Wildcats return to action Saturday, facing Florida Gulf Coast at noon and Wofford at 6 p.m. to conclude the Wildcat Classic.
Team Stats
UG
DAV
Kills
65
51
Errors
19
22
Attempts
158
150
Hitting %
.291
.193
Points
82.0
63.0
Assists
63
51
Aces
7
5
Blocks
10.0
7.0
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
15
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
10
Aces
3
Blocks
2
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
1
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