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Tennessee State University

Lacy & Harris
3
Winner Lindenwood Linden 7-9,3-5 OVC
0
Tennessee St. TSU 1-20,0-8 OVC
Winner
Lindenwood Linden
7-9,3-5 OVC
3
Final
0
Tennessee St. TSU
1-20,0-8 OVC
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Lindenwood Linden 25 25 25 (3)
Tennessee St. TSU 22 16 14 (0)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball | | Ella Clark, Coordinator - Communications & Creative Content

Volleyball Falls to Lions

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State showed flashes of energy throughout the night but couldn't overcome a steady Lindenwood offense, falling in three sets (22-25, 16-25, 14-25) on Friday evening inside Kean Hall.

The Tigers (1-20, 0-8 OVC) kept pace early behind a balanced attack from their front line. Sophomore Melae Lacy led the charge with seven kills on a .263 hitting percentage, keeping TSU within striking distance in the opening frame.

Freshman Eirini Bitsaktsi anchored the back row with a team-high eight digs, continuing her steady defensive play, while senior setter Sagaia Reilly tallied 12 assists and added two service aces to spark the Tigers' offense.

Tennessee State traded points with Lindenwood early, tying the first set five times before the Lions gained the upper hand at 9-8. The Tigers continued to show grit throughout the match, but the Lions' consistency at the net made the difference down the stretch.

Head coach Donika Sutton's squad will look to close out Homecoming weekend on a high note when the Tigers and Lions meet again Saturday at noon inside Kean Hall.

BY THE NUMBERS

  • 7 – Kills by Melae Lacy, leading the TSU offense.

  • 12 – Assists from senior setter Sagaia Reilly.

  • 8 – Digs from freshman libero Eirini Bitsaktsi.

  • 2 – Aces recorded by Reilly, giving the Tigers early momentum in set one.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

  • Matchup: Tennessee State vs. Lindenwood (Game 2)

  • Location: Kean Hall – Nashville, Tenn.

  • Date/Time: Saturday, October 18 | 12 p.m. CT

  • Promotion: Final day of TSU Homecoming Week and Breast Cancer Awareness— fans are encouraged to wear pink, pack Kean Hall, and cheer on the Tigers as they wrap up the weekend slate.

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