Mary Baldwin women's volleyball fell 3-0 (25-18, 25-12, 25-15) to Southern Virginia on Tuesday night.
The first set started close, as both teams traded points to reach an 11-11 tie. The Knights then pulled away with an 11-point run to take a 22-11 lead.
The Fighting Squirrels responded as senior Sabrina Birts and senior Hayley Deshazo combined for a block to end the run. Mary Baldwin fought back, cutting the deficit to 24-18 before Southern Virginia scored the set point.
Offensive struggles continued for Mary Baldwin in the second set, as the team trailed 22-10 late in the set.
Serving proved to be the difference, as the Knights recorded 15 service aces to Mary Baldwin's two. Senior Delaney Bolbach led Mary Baldwin with three kills, while senior libero Alexa Ammerman led the team with 10 digs.
The Fighting Squirrels will face Brevard College on the road Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m.
