The Tigers opened up there SEC play this Friday with a big time win against University of Tennessee. Courtney Crable lead the Tigers with 16 kills. Three other Auburn players reached double digit kills that list includes Brenna Barksdale, Brenna McIlroy, and Emily Klitzke.
The Tigers won the the match 3-1. The first set was a fairly easy win for the Tigers finishing 25-16. The second, and only set they lost, was very interesting. It was a back and forth battle eventually ending with the Volunteers on top 32-30. Despite the loss of that set Crable said, “the momentum from that set carried into the others”. During the second set the 6’2 Sophomore Macy Reece came in off the bench and proved to be a great force for the Tigers. She came in and scored 3 straight Kills to bring the Tigers back. Coach Rick Nold said, “[Macy] did a very good job balancing things and letting everyone step back and relax”. Alexa Filley lead the team in assists finishing with 46 while sophomore Jesse Earl lead the team with 26 digs.
The Tigers really ran away with the game in the 4th set, taking an early lead and never giving it up. The Tigers were able to absorb several flurries from Tennessee but still stayed strong. This Tennessee team came into the Plains on a win streak and looking to knock off the Tigers.
The Tigers next action is against Texas A&M on Wednesday September 30. They look to be 2-0 in conference and push towards another successful season.
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