Still no solution for the Vikings
Senior Holly Hutcheson and the Eagles try to regroup in game three
November 7
The Eagles hosted conference powerhouse Berry College tonight in the Freeman-Harrison Student Multiplex. It was Faulkner's last regular season match of the year and the birds were looking to go out with a bang. After jumping out to a marginal lead late in game one, it looked like the home team would control the match's tempo. But rapid fire from the Lady Vikings pushed the opening set to extended points and ultimately toppled the Eagles. Berry held on for three straight for the second time this year winning 26-24, 25-18, 25-19.
Junior middle Kimber Holt throws a big block in game two
The Lady Vikings enter the match at an impressive 14-1 in conference play and Faulkner knew they would pack a stout offense. In game one, however, the Eagles proved they could hang with the visitors, even into extended points. What happened between game one and two? The answer to that question is the key to unlocking this young team's potential.
Freshman Neysa Hernandez goes for the hard kill in game two
Junior Samantha Talley finds a gap in game two
The Eagles' offense was led by junior Kimber Holt who racked up seven kills, hitting .412, and tossed in four total blocks and a pair of digs. Senior Holly Hutcheson also had seven kills and added 11 digs and two blocks. Freshman Neysa Hernandez had six kills and four digs and sophomore Kari Wiggins had 15 digs.
Senior Takieta Clark gets a kill in her final home game
Now the Eagles prepare for the conference tournament. The event is being held at Berry College in Mt. Berry, Ga., from Nov. 12-15. Game matchups and times have yet to be determined.
Hutcheson tips for a point in the last home game of her career