Mars Hill advances to SAC Semifinals with straight sets win over C-N

MARS HILL, N.C. - The Mars Hill volleyball team (17-9, 13-5 SAC) defeated Carson-Newman (16-11, 12-6 SAC) in straight sets in the South Atlantic Conference Quarterfinals, played inside Chambers Gymnasium Tuesday night. The Lions, the No. 4 seed in the tournament, hosted for the first time since 2021 and advanced t the SAC Semifinals for the first time since 2011. Mars Hill opened the match on a 6-0 run and controlled play inside a raucous home court, outhitting the Eagles .222-.068, knocking down 12 kills in the frame. The Eagles held the advantage for most of the second, but an...