GAFFNEY, SC – Despite several close sets, a triple-double from sophomore
Riley Brandon, and a double-double from
Piper Suddeth, in the end it was Limestone who escaped the Timken Gym with the 3-1 South Atlantic Conference win Friday evening.
The triple-double, the first of Brandon's collegiate career, was the first by the Cavs in the program's NCAA Division II era (2012-present). Looking at available records dating back to 2004 there is no record or mention of one before, so it might be the first triple-double in program history. The NCAA did not start tracking them until 2015.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final score: Limestone 3, UVA Wise 1
Records: UVA Wise (5-4, 0-1 SAC); Limestone (3-3, 2-1 SAC)
Location: Gaffney, SC | Timken Gym
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Highland Cavaliers tied the set six times, with the last time being at 20-20 as they surged ahead late to grab the 25-23 win in the first set.
- The second set was similar to the first as it also had several ties, in this case 12, but this time it was the Saints who pulled ahead after breaking a 19-19 tie to win 25-23.
- The Cavs led until mid-way through the set, when the Saints went on a 7-2 run to claim the 19-14 lead. UVA Wise would make a run themselves to tie the match at 24-24, but the Saints eked out the 26-24 victory to take the 2-1 lead.
- The fourth set was all Limestone as they jumped out to a 13-3 lead and went on for the 25-12 win in the set and the 3-1 win in the match.
- The Cavs were led by Brandon' 16 kills, 13 assists, 19 digs, and five blocks; all are career highs.
Morgan Blevins added in eight kills and 14 digs.
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Piper Suddeth led the team with 21 assists and 16 digs, while
Abigail Curtis had a team-high 26 digs.
Hannah McAmis chipped in a career-high 14 digs.
- Limestone was led by Mia McMillen's 22 kills and 21 digs. Jenna Szalbeski had 29 assists to go along with 11 digs, while Sarah Konovodoff had a match-high 29 kills.
- As a team the Cavs hit .141 for the match, while the Saints hit .236.
UP NEXT
The Cavs will stay on the road as they travel to Wingate for a SAC matchup Tuesday evening. First serve is set for 7:00 p.m.
