Volleyball sweeps Columbia

MILLIGAN, Tenn. (September 30, 2023) – The Milligan University volleyball team defeated Columbia (S.C.) in three sets at the Steve Lacy Fieldhouse on Saturday morning.

The Buffs move to 12-6 on the year and 6-2 in Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) play. Columbia remains winless in conference play as the Koalas fall to 2-12, 0-10 AAC.

Milligan used an early 8-0 run to take control of the opening frame and used 19 set one kills to win 25-17.

The Koalas battled in the second set, leading 17-16 before the Buffs closed the set with a 9-2 rally, including the final five points of set to go ahead 2-0.

Milligan jumped out to a 10-3 lead in the third set and held off a Columbia push that got within two points (14-12) and clinched the match with a 25-18 final set score.

Ella Maiden led the Buffs with 16 kills and three total blocks. Avery Maiden had a dozen kills. Shelby Miller posted 10 kills.

Kolbie Greene led Milligan in assists (32) and digs (nine).

The Buffs had a season high 10 service aces. Rachel Falin had four aces and Zoie Larkins recorded three.

The Buffs head to Kentucky Christian on Tuesday in the first of three road games next week.