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Volleyball Eric Opperman

Lady Bucs Sweep Union

Alison Welch had 12 kills and nine digs to lead the Lady Bucs to a three-set sweep of Union Tuesday night.
Box Score MEMPHIS-Despite playing without two starters, the Christian Brothers University Lady Bucs claimed a three-set win over visiting Union Tuesday night at Canale Arena.

The Lady Bucs (9-14, 5-5 GSC) rallied from a 20-15 deficit in the first set to take a 24-23 lead, but Union (6-16, 2-8) scored the next two to serve for set point themselves. The Lady Bucs answered with three straight points to win the set 27-25. In the second set, the Lady Bucs jumped out to a 15-9 lead and stretched it out to win 25-15. The Lady Bucs won the third set 25-18 to clinch victory.

Alexis Gillis (Corpus Christi, Texas/Carroll HS) posted team-highs of 14 kills and 11 digs, while Alison Welch (Olive Branch, Miss./Olive Branch HS) added 12 kills and nine digs. Brittany Toney (Rockledge, Fla./Rockledge HS) matched Gillis with 11 digs, and Sami Gruse (Lafayette, Ind./Central Catholic HS) dished out a career-high 35 assists.

Elise Seufert led Union with 13 digs.

The Lady Bucs have a week off before returning to the court next Tuesday night at 7 p.m. as they host North Alabama.
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