MCKENZIE, Tenn. – After months and weeks of no athletic competition on campus the Bethel University Volleyball team had the honor of ending the sports hiatus with their season opening Senior Day match hosting the University of Health & Sciences Saturday afternoon at Crisp Arena. The Lady Wildcats dropped a 3-1 decision to the visitors from St. Louis. Bethel fell to 0-1 while the Eutectics improved to 3-4.
Seniors Maria Azevedo, Brooke Buress, Abigail Wiser, Shelby Coombes, Maggie Brooks, Brianna Monk and Katie Van Hooser were honored in pre-game ceremonies. Coach Starla Cupples commented on her seniors. "These ladies all mean so much to our program. We have shared the exciting victories, heartbreaking losses, trips, the tears and laughter and all that comes with our years together. Although they come in as individual athletes, they graduate knowing they are forever members of our volleyball family."
UHS won the first set 25-21. The Eutectics won the second set 25-19 and wrapped up the match winning set three, 26-24.
Bethel's Maggie Brooks and Katelyn Van Hooser had 13 assists each. Hannah McGowan had 14 kills while Lindsey Christianson finished the day with 11 digs.
The match-up was the first of four matches the Volley Cats will play in the fall. The Mid-South Conference schedule beginning after the first of the year has not been released as of yet. Fans can follow selected action of the games Saturday on Wildcat Vision at www.bethelathletics.com.
The Lady Cats return to action October 6 traveling to Conway, Arkansas to meet Central Baptist College.
The Eutectics won the JV match 2-1.
