Eagles rekindle fire in game five, advance to semis
Eagles move to semis after winning in five
October 11
The Eagles opened bracket play in the Faulkner Invitational's Gold division this afternoon with Lambuth University. Faulkner stormed to a 2-0 lead, but fell sort in game three. The visiting team then struck fast and hard in game four to force a fifth set. Faulkner was able to regain their composure however, and took the match 25-22, 25-19, 23-25, 13-25, 15-9.
Junior middle Kimber Holt is too fast for Lambuth on this attack
The Eagles were all over the floor in game four looking for a break - Holly Hutcheson sets the ball from her knees
The Eagles seemed to struggle mentally after the late shutdown in game three. Faulkner spent much of match four looking for answers, but found very little to spark a turnaround. Then, just when it looked like frustration was going to send Faulkner to the consolation round, things began to click. Game five started in a back and forth heat, but the Eagles pulled ahead at the break and sailed through and into the semifinals.
Junior Jessika Robinson puts this one past the defenders
Neysa Hernandez gets one of her 14 kills
Freshman outside hitter Neysa Hernandez put down 14 kills, hitting .355 against Lambuth. Senior Holly Hutcheson mirrored her with 14 kills of her own (.333) and added 11 digs. Junior middle Kimber Holt hit .273 and had 10 kills.
Junior LaTonya Daniels was a force at the net today with five total blocks. Libero Kari Wiggins had 27 digs.
The Eagles get excited over another point in game three
The Eagles advanced to the semifinals where they will take on the University of Mobile. The Rams are undefeated in the tournament thus far and the birds will look to end that streak at 4 p.m. this afternoon.