MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Faulkner was unable to keep up in a match against Mobile, with Mobile taking the win in a sweep (25-22, 25-17, 25-16) at Tine Davis Gymnasium.
The Rams dominated during the game with 44 kills out of 128 total attempts against Faulkner's 27 kills out of 114 total attempts. The Rams also took in the hitting battle with .180 to .053 for Faulkner.
Kaylin Johnson and Eva Blatchford ended up both being the match lead for Mobile with 10 kills for each of them. Emma McPherson assisted 20 kills, and Hannah Ellis assisted 15 kills. And Hope Blaylock led Mobile in digs with 14, with Gabby Sheffield following behind her with 11.
For Faulkner, Emma Hayes and Caroline Sticker both tied for the match lead with six kills each, with Sticker also having two assists. Jakaya Smith was right behind Sticker and Hayes with five kills paired with two blocks and 12 digs. Leading Faulkner in digs though was Jaylyn Strength with 14 digs, and Olivia Kelly and Chasity Broadhead tied for the lead in assists with 10 each.
Faulkner will be going up against William Carey University on Friday, October 16 at 6:00 pm at Tine Davis Gymnasium. There will also be a postgame celebration of Head Coach Tori Renda's tenure at Faulkner before she steps down at the end of the season.
