Volleyball Wins Two in GATA Challenge

STATESBORO – Paige Powers posted 20 kills and 18 digs to lead Georgia Southern to two wins in the GATA Challenge Friday in Hanner Fieldhouse. The Eagles topped Alabama State 3-1 (20-25, 25-15, 25-16, 25-10) in their morning match and capped the day with a 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-10) win over Mercer.

Eagles of the Match vs. Mercer

Powers tallied a team-high 11 kills and added nine digs and two blocks, and Hannah McGlockton finished with nine kills and a pair of blocks. Ashlyn Lovett collected a team-best 12 digs, and Mya Wilson chipped in eight kills and a block.

Key Moments vs. Mercer

Trailing 16-13 in the first set, the Eagles (6-3) scored five in a row, with four coming behind the serve of…