Alabama
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South Carolina
6-3,6-3SEC
Alabama Volleyball Falls to South Carolina Friday, 3-1
1/29/2021 3:07:00 PM | Volleyball
The Crimson Tide and Gamecocks will face off again Saturday at 2 p.m. CT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama volleyball fell in its spring opener Friday afternoon to South Carolina, 3-1.
The Gamecocks (6-3) took the opening set, 25-17, before the Crimson Tide (2-7) recovered from an early deficit in the second set to win, 25-22, and even the match at 1-1. South Carolina took a back-and-forth third set, 25-21, before clinching the match with a 25-22 victory in the fourth.
Abby Marjama and Kendyl Reaugh led the Tide offense with 18 and 16 kills, respectively, both of which were season highs. Reaugh also added 11 digs for her first career double-double. Riley Fisbeck paced the offense with 36 assists and contributed to the front row defense with a pair of solo blocks and a block assist. Alyiah Wells led the defense at the net with a season-best six blocks while Madelyn St. Germain led the team with 12 digs.
FROM HEAD COACH LINDSEY DEVINE
"This spring season is all about opportunities, and we have another one ahead of us tomorrow. Blocking was an emphasis heading into the spring, so seeing nine on the score sheet shows me that what we're focusing on in practice is translating to the game. I was pleased with those moments. The light bulb is going on for our players in understanding the small details when it comes to blocking."
STAT LEADERS
- Kills | Abbby Marjama - 18
- Assists | Riley Fisbeck - 36
- Aces | Riley Fisbeck - 2
- Digs | Madelyn St. Germain - 12
- Blocks | Alyiah Wells - 6
SCORES BY SET
- 1st | South Carolina 25, Alabama 17
- 2nd | Alabama 25, South Carolina 22
- 3rd | South Carolina 25, Alabama 21
- 4th | South Carolina 25, Alabama 22
MATCH NOTES
- Alabama's nine blocks are a season high
- Freshman Allie Trame made her Crimson Tide debut, also earning her first kill
- Kendyl Reaugh's double-double the first of her career and the third this season for Alabama, with Riley Fisbeck earning a pair in the fall
UP NEXT
- Alabama vs. South Carolina – Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Foster Auditorium)
- Saturday, Jan. 30 – 2 p.m. CT
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