Lindsey Wilson University

COLUMBIA, Ky. – The Lindsey Wilson volleyball team closed out its regular-season with a 3-0 sweep of Georgetown College (Ky.) on Tuesday night at Biggers Sports Center. The Blue Raiders earned the Mid-South Conference victory with set scores of 25-14, 25-22 and 25-20, celebrating Senior Night and Black Out with a win in front of their home crowd.

With the victory, the Blue Raiders clinched the No. 4 seed in the MSC Tournament beginning on November 9.

Lindsey Wilson set the tone early in the opening set, building a lead and keeping Georgetown from finding a consistent rhythm offensively. The Blue Raiders maintained control throughout the frame, using their offensive efficiency to pull away and take the first set 25-14.

The second set proved more competitive as Georgetown stayed within reach and challenged Lindsey Wilson throughout the frame. The Blue Raiders trailed 20-18 in the set before scoring seven of the final nine points to take a 2-0 advantage in the match.

With an opportunity to close out the sweep, Lindsey Wilson carried its play into the third set. The Blue Raiders led 22-15 before Georgetown trimmed the lead to 22-20 with a 5-0 run. Lindsey Wilson responded scoring the final three points to clinch the victory.

Gabi Zuquelo led the Blue Raider offense with 11 kills while also recording 15 digs. Tully Bew contributed nine kills and posted an efficient .450 hitting percentage. Luisina Sandrone Tais also finished with nine kills, adding four digs to her performance.

Sofija Pjevic recorded seven kills and played a key role at the net with five block assists. Rachel Kilchenmann and Addison Janes each paced the offense with 18 assists.

Momo Hampton led the defensive effort with 16 digs. Hampton also contributed five assists as Lindsey Wilson received production from multiple areas of the court.

As a team, the Blue Raiders finished with 46 kills and a .262 hitting percentage. Lindsey Wilson also totaled 44 assists, 46 digs and seven total blocks, helping limit Georgetown's opportunities and maintain control through all three sets.

The match also served as an opportunity to recognize six members of Lindsey Wilson's senior class. Pjevic, Zuquelo, Gracie Friedrich, Marija Raonic,Hampton and Natalie Wandrie were honored for their contributions to the volleyball program. The seniors were recognized in front of the home crowd as the Blue Raiders marked the occasion with their annual Black Out match.

The Blue Raiders will return to action next Monday for the opening round of the Mid-South Conference Tournament. Lindsey Wilson will look to carry its performance from Senior Night into postseason play as the team begins its conference tournament run.