MEMPHIS - The Christian Brothers University volleyball team claimed a set in each match, but were unable to complete a comeback, in a pair of setbacks on the final day of the Buccaneer Invitational, on Saturday, at Canale Arena. The Lady Bucs opened the day with a 3-1 setback to Kentucky Wesleyan, and finished the night by falling 3-1 to Southern Arkansas. 

Kentucky Wesleyan 3, CBU 1 (25-21, 18-25, 25-18, 25-23)

WHAT HAPPENED: Lilly Trump's 18 kill performance paced KWC to a 3-1 win.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• In the first set, CBU and KWC matched point for point as the score was tied 21-21, before KWC used a 4-0 run to take the first set.
• CBU opened the second set with a 4-0 run and used another 4-0 run late to take the set. 
• In the third set, KWC used a 6-0 run to take control as it earned a third set victory.
• CBU came back from down four points late in the fourth set, but the Panthers scored the final two points to earn the win.

KEY STATS:

• KaLea Davis led the Lady Bucs with 31 assists, 12 digs, and two aces.
• Madison Spiva finished with 10 kills, two aces, and a block. 
• Kimmy Hammond collected 20 digs and three aces in the contest.
• CBU finished the match with a 43-42 advantage in kills.

Southern Arkansas 3, CBU 1 (25-13, 25-15, 13-25, 25-13)

WHAT HAPPENED: Southern Arkansas finished with a .208 percent hitting percentage, while CBU hit -.008 percent. The Lady Muleriders also had 54 digs in the contest. 

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• In the first set SAU used a 6-0 run to take control, and pulled away for a 25-13 win.
• The Lady Muleriders used an early 7-0 run to take the second set.
• CBU rallied in the third set by going on an 18-4 run to take the set 25-13.
• In the deciding set Southern Arkansas used an 8-1 run, and hit at a 32 percent clip to complete the 3-1 win.

KEY STATS:

• Maddie Stevens led the Lady Bucs with seven digs, four aces, and two assists.
• KaLea Davis finished with 23 assists and four aces.
• Tia Rizvi finished with nine kills in the contest.
• Southern Arkansas finished with a 13-4 advantage in blocks.

NOTABLES:

• Kimmy Hammond was named to the All-Tournament Team. Hammond finished the four matches with 48 digs. 

UP NEXT

The Lady Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Tuesday, Sept. 7, when they travel to Arkadelphia, Ark., for a non-conference contest with Henderson State. First serve is set for 6:30 PM.