West Georgia won the first two sets but couldn’t hold off Tarleton State, falling in five sets in Carrollton on Halloween. Grace-Blythe Cornett led the Wolves with career highs of 17 kills and 18 points. West Georgia’s next and final home match is Senior Night against Little Rock.

By the Numbers
  • Final: Tarleton State 3, West Georgia 2.
  • Set scores: West Georgia won 25-19 and 25-16; Tarleton State won 25-17, 25-18 and 15-7.
  • Cornett: 17 kills, 18 points.
  • Brooke McCall: 15 kills; Valiree Schmus: 13 kills.
  • Giorgia Mandotti recorded 3 service aces, moving into 8th in West Georgia’s single-season record book.
Yes, But

West Georgia looked in control after taking the first two sets, but Tarleton rallied to win the next three. The Wolves’ strong individual performances weren’t enough to prevent the five-set loss.

What’s Next

West Georgia hosts Little Rock for its final home match and Senior Night on Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. UWG students get in free with a valid student ID.

Bottom Line

The Wolves showed their potential early, but closing out the match proved difficult; their final home appearance offers one more chance to finish strong in front of their fans.