For just the 10th time since 2001, the Lady Vols lost a match after leading 2-0 (18-25, 22-25, 25-17, 25-17, 15-12). This is the first time since September 2008 that the team has lost 3 matches in a row. More soon.
UPDATE: Whitney Heeres had 13 kills and hit .480. Her 3 solo blocks ties for the third most in the rally scoring era and the most in a five set match. Ashley Mariani had 10 kills and 3 blocks. Shealyn Kolosky also had 10 kills with 2 blocks. Jamie Lea had 9 kills. Carly Wishlow added 6 more and had 3 blocks.
Lexi Dempsey became just the second Lady Vol since 2001 to be responsible for the entire team’s total of assists. She had 46 and earned another double double with 11 digs. Ellen Mullins led the team with 24 digs. Nikki Brice had 11 digs and was a single ace shy of her service ace personal best with 3.
Whitney Heeres was named to the All-Tournament Team.
UT finishes Lady Vol Classic with a loss
