The Union University volleyball team lost 3-0 (20-25, 11-25, 19-25) at Auburn University at Montgomery on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 31, dropping to 5-23 overall and 1-16 in the Gulf South Conference, according to Union Athletics. AUM improved to 3-24 and 1-15.
The sets
Union rallied from 17-9 down in the first set to within 21-20 on an Anna Edwards kill, but AUM scored the final four points. AUM then took an 8-1 lead in the second set and won 25-11. In the third, kills from Carleigh Charles and Carly Edwards and a Caileigh Collins ace helped Union cut an 18-12 deficit to 18-16 before AUM closed it out 25-19.
Individual stats
Elizabeth Gilbert led Union with eight kills, followed by Parker Goff with seven and Charles with six. Kylie Creech had 15 assists, and Gilbert and Collins each had nine digs. Union finished with 28 kills, four aces and three blocks.
Union closes its season Saturday, Nov. 7, at Christian Brothers University at 2 p.m.
Sources: Union University Athletics