PULASKI, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Southern volleyball team opened Southern States Athletic Conference play hosting William Carey of Friday. The Firehawks stumbled in straight sets to the Crusaders.  
UT Southern (1-5, 0-1) traded points with the visitors trailing nine to seven. The Crusaders reeled off 11 of the next 15 points to control the first set 25-12. UT Southern began the second set trailing five to one. The Firehawks pieced together a 10-4 run, powered by four terminations from Morgan Avrit to the lead 11-8. The Crusaders claimed 17 of the final 26 points closing out the second set win. The final set saw WCU open up a seven to two lead forcing a UTS timeout. The Firehawks would begin to make several runs down the stretch, but William Carey kept control of the final set takin the match win.
STAT LEADERS
Kills: Sophia Ortega – 11 on 33 attacks.
Assists: Laura Howell – 18
Digs: Isabella Garza – 17
NEXT UP
The Firehawks will welcome Loyola to the CAC on Saturday, September 7^th. The Firehawks and WolfPack will battle at one p.m.
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