SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate volleyball team has been counting down the days since they lost to Limestone earlier in the season when they travel up the road to Gaffney, S.C. tomorrow night for a 7 p.m. showdown with the Saints.
 
Earlier this season USC Upstate was stunned by Limestone when they came into the Eddie and Ann Payne Arena and walked away with a five set win over the Spartans. A trio of Spartans had double-digit kills in the contest with Emily Russell leading the way with 14 on the night. Fellow seniors Gloria Ikenegbu and Mackenzie Lauer each contributed a dozen kills in the match. Freshman Scout Hoffmeier had 30 assists in the match and Mackenzie Marcum had 29 digs to lead the Spartans.
 
The Spartans are looking to rebound after a setback against UNC Asheville in conference competition. Once again Russell led the Spartans attack with 11 kills on the afternoon. Mikenzie Young-Mullins and Ikenegbu each contributed 9 kills in the loss to the Bulldogs.
 
Since the Saints started their conference portion of play they have turned it up another notch with an 8-1 record over Conference Carolina foes. Limestone is currently riding a four match winning streak with three of those wins coming inside the Timken Center. In the Saints last win Aidan Rohrer led the way with 16 kills and Mia Bergan recorded 45 assists in the victory.
 
First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m. with the game being played inside the Timken Center. The game will count towards the Spartans record but it will be considered an exhibition game for Limestone. Links for viewing the game can be found on www.upstatespartans.com.
 
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