Volleyball Falls to Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Belmont University Volleyball Program (4-1, 0-0 MVC) wrapped up tournament play against host Chattanooga (6-1, 0-0 SoCon). The Bruins battled before falling 1-3.
 
vs Chattanooga (23-25, 25-17, 22-25, 23-25)
Chattanooga came out strong to start the match. The Bruins trailed until a kill from Brenna Kauffeld sparked a 4-0 run for Belmont to claim the lead at 14-13. Brooke Gilleland added a kill to extend the Bruins' lead at 17-15. The Mocs made a late push to reclaim the lead and force set point at 19-24. Belmont didn't back down and rattled off four straight points to bring themselves within one at 23-24. Despite the comeback attempt, Chattanooga would finish the set on top 23-25.
 
The second set was a game of runs to start. Belmont struck first with a 3-0 run started by a kill from Alivia Keegan. Chattanooga then went on a run of their own to take an early 4-7 lead. The Bruins regained control after a huge 8-0 run featuring two blocks from Bella Mathis and two aces by Lilly Lutz to take the lead at 13-8. In another run by Belmont, Elizabeth Godfrey served up three aces. The Bruins remained in control the rest of the set to claim a 25-17 set two win.
 
The Bruins built off their momentum to start the third. With back-to-back kills from Gilleland, Belmont held a 9-6 lead. The Mocs later put together a run to take the lead at 12-14. Belmont battled back and reclaimed the lead at 19-17 off another kill from Gilleland. Chattanooga capitalized on Belmont's errors down the stretch to take set three 22-25.
 
Belmont and Chattanooga went back and forth to start the fourth set. Another pair of kills from Gilleland gave the Bruins an 8-7 edge. The Mocs went on to reclaim the lead and stay up 9-12 midway through the fourth.  Chattanooga continued to lead until Belmont put together a late run to even the game at 21 all. The Mocs eventually took the set and match 23-25. 
 
Up Next
Belmont will host Lipscomb (2-3, 0-0 ASUN) on Monday at 6 p.m. CT. Watch live on ESPN+ or follow live stats on belmontbruins.com.
 
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