MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Bethel Lady Wildcats were the Comeback Cats winning their first match in Pool B play at the SSAC Championships Thursday morning. The Lady Cats beat Florida College 3-2 to move to 21-11 on the year.
After falling behind two sets to none, Bethel rallied winning the last three sets. Bethel won 23-25, 24-26, 25-20, 25-21 and 15-8.
It was Bethel's seventh straight win and 11th in their last 12 matches. Florida College dropped to 14-18.
Arielly de Souza had 23 kills and 17 digs. Hannah McGowan had 17 kills and 12 digs. Katelyn Van Hooser had 32 assists and 19 digs. Rachael Gunn contributed with 14 kills. Madison Ralph had 17 digs while Maggie Brooks had 21 assists.
Coach Starla Cupples commented, "Florida College played a great game and it took us some time to settle in and find our rhythm. After being down 2-0 we fought back and got the win. I am really proud of the ladies and how they battled back."
The Lady Cats continue Pool B action facing Faulkner Friday at 12:30 p.m. They meet Mobile Friday afternoon at 5 p.m.
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Regular Season Final Standings (SSAC Record, Points)
1. Martin Methodist (12-1, 17)
2. Bethel (11-2, 15)
3. Mobile (10-3, 14)
4. William Carey (7-6, 11)
5. Loyola (9-4, 10)
6. Florida College (6-7, 8)
7. Faulkner (5-8, 8)
8. Blue Mountain (3-10, 5)
2019 SSAC Volleyball Championship
· The championship continues through Saturday at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala.
· Pool play takes place Nov. 14 and 15, with the semifinals and finals set for Nov. 16
· The top two teams from each pool advance to the semifinals
Pool A: No. 1 Martin Methodist, No. 4 William Carey, No. 5 Loyola, No. 8 Blue Mountain
Pool B: No. 2 Bethel, No. 3 Mobile, No. 6 Florida College, No. 7 Faulkner
Championship Website:
http://www.ssacsports.com/2019-ssac-volleyball-championship
