Tigers Split in First Day at Faulkner Invitational

Montgomery, Al - The Brenau volleyball team (3-18) picked up a split today in first day action at the Faulkner Invitational, defeating Xavier of New Orleans (4-16) in the opener, 25-16, 18-25, 25-19, 25-14 and dropping the nightcap to Southeastern, Fl (9-10) 22-25, 15-25, 15-25. Sophomore outside hitter Melissa Thornton had a big day for the Tigers, collecting 20 kills and 20 digs.

Junior Alexis Arthur totaled 16 kills and 16 digs and Setters Mekenna Cipres and Kerry Abernathy had 27 and 25 assists respectively. Sophomore Libero Danelle Russell had 27 digs in the two matches and Senior Courtney Frady came up with eight kills in the Xavier contest.

Brenau will play two more matches on Saturday, taking on Loyola, La. and Lindsey Wilson, Ky.