Lander rallied late in all three sets but couldn’t close the gap, falling 3-0 to Emmanuel in its nonconference finale. Freshman Gracelyn America led the Bearcats with nine kills, while Sam Alwardt recorded a match-high 20 digs.

By the Numbers
  • Set scores: 25-22, 25-17, 25-22.
  • Lander finished with 31 kills, 7 blocks and 63 digs; Emmanuel had 46 kills.
  • Alwardt recorded at least 20 digs for the sixth straight match.
Yes, But

Lander matched or surpassed Emmanuel in digs and blocks, and twice rallied to take a late lead. But the Lions finished each set stronger, including a four-point run to close the third.

What’s Next

Lander returns to Peach Belt Conference play with a two-match road series against Georgia College on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24.

Bottom Line

The Bearcats showed fight and held their own defensively, but late-set execution proved decisive in the straight-set loss.