Carrollton, Ga. – September 21, 2005 – It was a tall order to try to go in and break North Alabama’s 92-match winning streak against Gulf South Conference opponents in Flowers Hall. The streak continues, as the Lions beat West Georgia 3-0 Tuesday night.
The Braves struggled offensively on the night, connecting on just nine percent of their attacks. The first game was rough on both sides as UWG came out cold and UNA came out hot. The Braves had seven kills and five errors for a .062 hitting percentage in the opener while the Lions hit for over 41 percent, winning 30-15.
In the second game, West Georgia played better on the defensive end, forcing six Lion errors. But the Braves committed eight errors as well, falling 30-19.
The Braves came out playing much better in the third game, taking the lead at 25-24. But the UNA hitting power was just too much, as the Lions finished off the match 30-27.
Carolin Schoeneck had a solid night, connecting on 12 kills with no errors for a 52 percent average. The Braves return home Friday night against West Florida at 7 p.m.