From the JWU Wildcat Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Bob Jones University picked up a 3-0 victory against Johnson & Wales University Tuesday night. With today's result, the Bruins move to 7-8 on the season.
As today's game got underway, the Bruins and Wildcats kept the score close through the opening rallies. Johnson & Wales pulled ahead until the Bruins came back to take the slight 10-9 lead. After the Wildcats advanced to a slight lead, the score was soon knotted at 22 points each. Back-to-back points saw the Bruins get to the set point before Johnson & Wales called a timeout in an attempt to slow the Bruins momentum. But an attack error by the Wildcats sealed the 25-23 set win for the Bruins.Â
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The Bruins got out to a hot start in set two as they saw themselves leading 13-2. They made quick work and took the second set with a big 25-9 win.
It was another great start to the third set with the Bruins jumping out to a 10-4 advantage. The Bruins only allowed the Wildcats to take eight points in the final set to defeat the Wildcats 25-8 and sweep the match 3-0.
With today's win, the Bruins now hold the 13-2 series lead over Johnson & Wales University.Â
After the game, Head Coach Vickie Denny said, "although we got off to a very slow start, I am pleased with the turnaround towards the end of the first set. Going into the second set, we began to do tough serving and were able to run an effective offense which helped us win the last two sets."
She continued saying, "this is a much-needed win, and we look forward to the rest of the week and hope we can keep the momentum going."
Up next, the Bruins travel to Demorest, Georgia for a Thursday night clash against Piedmont University.
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