Strong Service Game Not Enough for Wesleyan Volleyball

MACON, Ga. - Wesleyan volleyball racked up 21 services aces but fell 3-1 to Truett-McConnell at Porter Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon.

The match was notable for both programs as the 21 aces are the most in a match for the Pioneers since re-instituting the sport three years ago and the Bears claimed the first win in school history.

Gabriela Silber notched a current era record seven aces for Wesleyan (0-2) while Alaina Avera added six of her own. Francie Galbraith narrowly missed a double-double finishing with 11 digs and nine assists. Liz Norton piled up 16 kills to go with four solo blocks for the Bears (1-2).

Wesleyan faces middle Georgia rival Fort Valley State on Monday. First serve is scheduled for 7:00pm.

Short Box Score (Match)


Truett-McConnell def. Wesleyan College 25-18,16-25,25-22,25-18

Truett-McConnell (1-2) (Kills-aces-blocks) - Liz Norton 16-2-4; Jessica Epting 10-4-1; Emily Grooms 9-7-0; Alicia Bechtel 2-0-0; Kasey Ferrell 2-2-0; Chelsey Smith 1-3-0; Ashley Phillips 1-0-0; Jessica Frye 0-2-0; Totals 41-20-5.0. (Assists) - Kasey Ferrell 21. (Dig leaders) - Jessica Porter 20; Emily Grooms 18



Wesleyan College (0-2) (Kills-aces-blocks) - Gabriela Silber 5-7-0; Adrianne Woodward 5-3-0; La'Joi Battle 5-2-1; Katie McIntosh 3-0-0; Cecilia Cortez 3-1-0; Alaina Avera 2-6-0; Rebecca Navarre 1-1-0; Francie Galbraith 0-1-0; Totals 24-21-1.0. (Assists) - Gabriela Silber 11. (Dig leaders) - Francie Galbraith 11; Alaina Avera 6



Site: Macon, Ga. (Porter Gymnasium)

Date: Sep 10, 2011 Attend: 157 Time: 1;24

Referees: Mike Freeman, David Griffin