Hawks Lose in Five to Belhaven

JACKSON, Miss. – Huntingdon Volleyball (7-16 overall, 6-5 CCS) fell in their rematch to Belhaven University (7-18 overall, 5-7 CCS) in five sets, 3-2.

The Hawks fell behind in the first set after 7 errors equated to their 7 kills, while the Blazers had 11 kills in the set. Belhaven took the first one 25-14.

Huntingdon came back in the second set and took a 25-21 set win over the Blazers. After 12 kills and going up as much as 8-2 at the beginning of the set, the Hawks battled to tie the game at one.

In the third, both teams went point for point until a five-point run for the Blazers lifted them up 20-14. Back-to-back kills from Ashlen Janowski rallied the Hawks back into the game but it was not enough as they came up short 25-18.

Needing a win in the fourth set, the Hawks jumped up 4-1. Belhaven's nine errors boosted Huntingdon to a 25-20 set win, forcing a fifth set for the night.

Huntingdon started hot with four straight points to begin the final set. Up 8-3, Huntingdon allowed the Blazers to make their own run and tie the game at the 13^th point. Two errors from the Hawks closed the game and lifted Belhaven on top in the CCS rematch at 15-13.

Hawk Top Performers:

#12 Ashlen Janowski – 16 Kills, 3 SA

#15 Kennedy Chambers – 10 Kills

#13 Molly Wilson – 22 Assists, 12 Digs

#3 Jessi Hilyer – 18 Assists, 17 Digs

The Hawks hit the road to Maryville, Tennessee for a CCS Tri-match featuring the Scots and the Wolves of Wesleyan on Friday at 2:00 and 4:00 PM CT.