HOOVER, Ala. | The University of Alabama in Huntsville wrapped up play at the 2022 South Region Crossover at the Finley Center with a 3-1 loss (19-25, 29-27, 19-25, 20-25) to Lynn on Saturday afternoon. UAH slips to 10-13, while LU improves to 14-3.
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Junior
Gracie McGee had a strong all-around performance for the Chargers, tying for the team lead in kills with nine and rating third on the team with eight digs.
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Fellow junior
Paris Morris posted a team-best .400 hitting percentage while tying with McGee with nine kills against Lynn.
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Tatiana Bonilla led the Chargers defense overall with 12 digs, followed by
Hailey Holshouser with nine scoops.
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UAH generated seven service aces in the matchup, guided by
Savannah Rutledge and Holshouser with two apiece. Rutledge additionally led the squad with 17 assists.
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Lynn pulled ahead early in the match with a 25-19 win over UAH in the first, but UAH would rebound with a come-from-behind 29-27 victory in the second. Lynn took the lead twice after both teams accrued 25 points in the frame before UAH scored the final three points.
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The Fighting Knights went on to take the ensuing third and fourth sets 25-19 and 25-20, respectively, to wrap up LU's four-set victory.
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The Chargers jump back into Gulf South Conference play in the Peach State next weekend with matchups at Valdosta State on Friday and West Georgia on Saturday.