FORT VALLEY, Ga. - The Knights were back on the road on Tuesday, October 27th as they headed to Fort Valley, Georgia to take on the Wildcats of Fort Valley State University for their final non-conference match of the season. The Knights were on a losing streak that dated back to September 12th while the Wildcats were on a three-match winning streak.
The Knights got out to an early 7-2 lead in the first set but saw the Wildcats come back to tie the set at 11-11. The set remained close until the Knights broke a 22-22 tie with three straight points to win the first set 25-22. The Knights fell behind in the second set but stormed back to take a 21-9 lead and won the set 25-14. The third set saw the Knights jump out to a 14-8 lead but the Wildcats came back to take the lead late in the set. The set had to be decided beyond the standard 25 points and the Knights survived to win the set 29-27.
McCall Wolf led the team with 18 kills,
Jiyanna Rivera had 11 assists, and
Trinity Mitchell had 13 digs.
The win puts the Knights at 3-23, 0-11 PBC on the season as they return to their home court on Friday, October 30th against the Saints of Flagler College. Tip off is scheduled for 6 PM EST.
