PULASKI, Tenn. – The William Carey Lady Crusaders battled back to earn a hard-fought 3-2 victory over UT Southern on Saturday afternoon.
Carey set the tone early, jumping out to an early lead in the opening set. The Lady Crusaders gradually extended their advantage to 18-12 before withstanding a late Firehawk rally to secure a 25-22 win.
The second set was a tightly contested affair, featuring multiple lead changes throughout. With the score tied at 22-22, UT Southern closed the set with three consecutive points to claim a 25-22 victory and even the match at one set apiece.
The Firehawks carried that momentum into the third set, building an early 15-10 lead before pulling away for a 25-17 win and a 2-1 advantage in the match.
Facing defeat, the Lady Crusaders responded in emphatic fashion in the fourth set. Carey raced out to a 13-6 lead and later stretched the margin to 19-9. The Lady Crusaders remained in control throughout, finishing the set on a 6-2 run to earn a 25-12 victory and force a decisive fifth set.
William Carey continued to build on that momentum in the final frame, scoring the first six points and never looking back. The Lady Crusaders controlled the set from start to finish, cruising to a 15-9 victory to secure the match.
Carey returns to action on Friday, October 9, when it hosts Brewton-Parker in SSAC play. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Ben Waddle Sports Facility.
