Daytona Beach, Fla. – The Lady Braves battled through three sets but fell to Bethune-Cookman on Friday night.
Set One: Bethune-Cookman took the first set, 25-14. The Wildcats opened with a 5-0 run before Alcorn answered with three straight points, including a kill from Courtney Carter and a block involving Jaylynn McNeill. Kills from Rylan Jones and Kasey Watkins helped the Lady Braves pull within one at 7-6.
Alcorn later tied the set at 7-7 and remained within striking distance at 10-11. With the score tied 14-14, Bethune-Cookman took control, scoring the final 11 points to secure the 25-14 win.
Set Two: Alcorn battled to the final point, but the Wildcats secured a 26-24 victory. The teams traded points early before the Lady Braves built a 10-6 advantage.
Bethune-Cookman responded to pull within 10-9, but Alcorn maintained control and extended its lead to 16-10. The Wildcats chipped away at the deficit, eventually tying the set at 20-20 before taking a 21-20 lead.
Alcorn refused to go quietly, with Cristin Webb helping the Lady Braves regain a 22-21 lead. The teams traded points late, and Alcorn reached set point at 24-23 following a service ace from Daylin Saiki. Bethune-Cookman answered with three consecutive points to close out the 26-24 win.
Set Three: The Lady Braves kept the score close early, taking a 10-8 lead. The teams continued trading points, eventually tying the score at 12-12.
Bethune-Cookman then went on a run to build a 17-12 advantage. Alcorn responded with a kill from Brayla Doss, while Alexis Burton added kills later in the set to keep the Lady Braves within reach.
Courtney Carter and Burton contributed kills late, but Bethune-Cookman maintained its lead and closed out the set, 25-17.
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The Lady Braves return to the road Sunday, Oct. 25, to face Florida A&M in Tallahassee, Florida. First serve is scheduled for noon.
