Wingate rallied to win the second set but couldn’t sustain the momentum, falling 3-1 to Lincoln Memorial in South Atlantic Conference play. The Bulldogs lost the final two sets by narrow margins and now stand 10-9 in conference play.

By the Numbers
  • Set scores: 17-25, 25-22, 21-25, 24-26.
  • Lincoln Memorial hit .290 with 61 kills; Wingate hit .234 with 55 kills.
  • Rylee Lambert recorded 13 kills and 11 digs; Grace Woodring added 12 kills while hitting .458.
  • Wingate’s record: 14-11 overall, 10-9 in the SAC. Lincoln Memorial’s: 13-10 overall, 11-8 in the SAC.
Yes, But

Wingate had the edge in digs, 78-74, and rallied from a 20-17 deficit to take the second set. But Lincoln Memorial’s stronger attack and 9-4 advantage in aces helped it close out two tight sets and the match.

What’s Next

Wingate travels to Carson-Newman on Saturday for a 2 p.m. match.

Bottom Line

Wingate showed it could fight back, but Lincoln Memorial was more efficient at the net and finished the key points in a close fourth set.