NEWBERRY, S.C. – Newberry College women's volleyball fell to Catawba 3-2 on Saturday afternoon at Eleazer Arena, dropping a hard-fought South Atlantic Conference matchup by scores of 22-25, 25-18, 25-27, 25-22,15-6.
The Wolves responded after dropping the opening set, taking the second set 25-18 before edging Catawba 27-25 in a competitive third set. Newberry continued to battle in the fourth set but fell 25-22 before Catawba secured the match in the fifth.
Evie Paalman led the Wolves offensively with 16 kills and added 21 digs and three service aces. Carole Ann Hussey contributed 11 kills and three blocks, while Symone Wyatt finished with 10 kills and four blocks. Emma Coffman added to Newberry's defensive effort with 5 blocks at the net.
Defensively, Paalman led Newberry with 21 digs, followed by Carley Raleigh with 17 and Hailey Clayworth with 16. Raleigh also recorded a team-high 31 assists, while Lexi Duplissis added 19 assists.
Newberry moves to 14-13 overall and 7-13 in SAC play.
The Wolves hit the road at UVA Wise on Friday November 6th
