The Barons Overthrow the Golden Tigers

November 5, 2011

GAINESVILLE, Ga - The Golden Tigers volleyball team hosted conference rival Brewton-Parker College on their Senior Day, Saturday afternoon. The Barons defeated Brenau in 3 straight sets, with the scores 27-25, 25-20, and 25-13.

Brenau's volleyball team ended regular season play with an overall record of 12-18 (3-12 SSAC), and Brewton-Parker advanced their overall record to 11-17 (2-12 SSAC).

Senior Alexis Arthur (Aiken, SC) blazed the way for the Golden Tigers' offense, recording 11 kills, 6 digs, and 3 blocks. Lindsay Kelly (Cumming, GA), Melissa Thornton (Woodstock, GA), and Rachel Adam (Athens, GA) all earned 5 kills against the Barons. Kelly also collected 1 assist, 1 service ace, and 6 digs, Thornton totaled 7 digs and 4 blocks, while Adam contributed an assist and 5 stuff blocks.

Danelle Russell (Cartersville, GA) collected 3 kills, 1 assist, and 8 digs, while senior setter Kerry Abernathy (Celebration, FL) set the tempo for Brenau with 24 assists and 4 digs.