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Emmanuel University
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Winner Emmanuel (GA) Emm 14-12,7-6 Conference
2
Limestone LUMV2022 17-8
Winner
Emmanuel (GA) Emm
14-12,7-6 Conference
3
Final
2
Limestone LUMV2022
17-8
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 5 F
Emmanuel (GA) Emm 22 16 25 25 15 (3)
Limestone LUMV2022 25 25 23 20 13 (2)

Game Recap: Men's Volleyball |

Lions Reverse Sweep Saints for Second Time This Season

GAFNEY, SC - The Emmanuel College Men's Volleyball team traveled to Gaffney, SC, to compete against conference opponent Limestone University. After falling down 2-0, the Lions impressively rallied to take the last 3 sets, winning the match 3-2 (22-25, 16-25, 25-23, 25-20, 15-13). 
 
The two teams traded leads to start the set, finding themselves tied at 20-20 nearing the end of the set. However, Limestone went on a 3-1 run to take a 23-21 lead. The Lions tried to fight back, but after two straight hitting errors from the Lions, Limestone took the first set 25-22. The Lions hit 0.333% in the 1st set, compared to Limestone's 0.552%. 
 
The two teams started the 2nd set close, with Emmanuel down two at 7-9. However, Limestone University went on a 2-11 run to take a 20-9 lead. Ultimately, that deficit was too much for the Lions. Limestone took the 2nd set 25-16. Emmanuel hit 0.038% in the 2nd set, compared to Limestone's 0.462%. 
 
Emmanuel and Limestone traded scoring runs for the beginning of the 3rd set, finding themselves tied at 19-19. The teams traded points, remaining tied at 21. With a kill from Eli Zdonek and an ace from Henrick Westhoff, Emmanuel took a 23-21 lead. The teams traded points and Emmanuel earned a set point at 24-23. A kill by Gustavo Cavalcanti won the 3rdset for Emmanuel 25-23. The Lions hit 0.444% in the 3rd set, compared to Limestone's 0.333%. 
 
Just like the other 3 sets, the two teams traded leads but found themselves tied at 19-19 late in the 4th set. Heading into the end of the 4th set, Emmanuel hit a timely 4-1 scoring run, setting up 4 set points for the Lions at 24-20. After a quick kill from Gustavo Cavalcanti, Emmanuel took the 4st set 25-20, forcing Limestone into a 5th set. Emmanuel hit 0.429% in the 4st set, holding Limestone to a mere 0.192%. 
 
Emmanuel and Limestone traded leads for the beginning of the 5th set, ultimately remaining tied at 10-10 going into the end of the match. After a kill from Cavalcanti and an attack error on behalf of Limestone, Emmanuel took a 12-10 lead. However, Limestone scored 3 straight points, taking a 13-12 lead. After three straight errors by Limestone, Emmanuel took three straight points to win the 5th set 15-13. The Lions hit 0.417% in the 5th set, while Limestone hit 0.000%. 
 
The Lions hit an impressive 0.306% for the match. Gustavo Cavalcanti led the team with 18 kills, followed by Eli Zdonek with 8 and Harrison Ceolho with 6. Henrick Westhoff led the team with 4 aces, followed by both Jayden Young and Abu Kamara with 1. Harrison Coelho led the team with 7 blocks, followed by Gustavo Cavalcanti with 4 and Eli Zdonek with 2. Henrick Westhoff led the Lions with 44 assists.
 
After today's impressive comeback, the Lions record moves to 14-12 (7-6 CC). The Lions will play their last regular season game this Saturday, April 9th, against conference opponent North Greenville University in Franklin Springs, GA. 

For more on Emmanuel College athletics, visit goeclions.com.
 
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