MOUNT BERRY, Ga. - The Millsaps women's volleyball team went head to head with Covenant College in the first game of the 2016 season. Despite recording more total attacks than their opponent, the Majors fell 1-3 (25-22, 15-25, 17-25, 23-25) to the Scots. 

Millsaps led off strong taking the first set 25-22 but was unable to repeat the success in the later sets. They worked hard to get back in the game during the fourth and final set but was unable to hold on to the lead and fell 23-25. 

Regan Riddle, junior middle hitter, and Kayleigh Aicklen, sophomore defensive specialist, led the Major offensive effort. Riddle led the team in total attacks with 24 and Aicklen led in kills with 10. Gracie Bellnap, sophomore setter, backed up the offense lending the team with 48 total assist to get the team  

Several Majors worked Millsaps defense with to recorded 30 digs and six total blocks. Ashley Zamjahn recorded six digs, and Presley Stolzfus and Bellnap went in for five digs a piece. 

Millsaps volleyball will be back in action on Saturday, Sept. 3 when they take on Maryville and Washington and Lee in the final two games of the tournament. The match versus Maryville is set for 10:30 am and the match against Washington and Lee will begin at 1 p.m. 

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