The Bruins volleyball team battled through four sets at the Davis Field House on Wednesday afternoon but came up short against Spartanburg Methodist College in a 3-1 loss. With today's result, the Bruins now sit at 7-12 on the season. 

After exchanging points early in the opening set, the Bruins went on an 8-1 run to take a sizable lead. The Bruins soon pulled ahead to a nine point advantage. With the set point on the line for the Bruins, Spartanburg Methodist cut down the deficit and scored six straight to overtake the Bob Jones for a 26-24 set one win. 

In the second frame, the Pioneers got off to a strong start before the Bruins battled back. In the end, it was the Pioneers who claimed the second set 25-23.

Behind an efficient .286 hitting percentage, BJU claimed the third set 25-21 to stay in the contest. But Spartanburg Methodist answered back in the fourth to close out the match 25-18 and take the 3-1 match win.

"We were hoping to ride the momentum from yesterday's win into today," said Coach Christa Schlichting. "We were able to take a set from them, but we did not play as consistent today. We need to maintain the leads when we have earned them and eliminate errors on our side of the court in order to beat solid teams like SMC."

Three Bruins finished the match with double digit kills with Hannah Goodwin and Lyndsey Cassell leading with 12 followed by Bethany Estell with ten. Hayley Prater recorded a double double with 22 assists and 12 digs. 

Up next, the Bruins make their way to Asheville, North Carolina to faced Warren Wilson College on Saturday.