Tennessee Wesleyan University defeated Chattanooga State, 3-2, in the season volleyball opener for both schools Friday evening on the Lady Tigers’ home court.
Match scores were 25-21, 17-25, 25-22, 20-25, and 12-15.
Dakota Rawiszer led the way for Chattanooga State with 4 kills, 23 assists, and 3 aces. Brieana Hemphill had 10 kills and 7 blocks.
According to Lady Tiger head coach Janet Tate, “I’m proud of the way the team played tonight against a team that was a little bigger than us.
We executed well, and I’m pleased with the way the girls fought hard and never gave up. It was a good season opener.”
Other stats for Chattanooga State:
Kayla Ford - 8 digs
Ricki Lynn Bickley - 8 kills, 6 digs
Emily Redden - 14 assists,
Madysun Steele - 6 kills, 2 blocks, 2 aces
Delaney Bridges – 3 kills
Bailey Orr - 5 kills, 9 digs