HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State turned a tight opening set into a convincing straight-set victory Wednesday night, sweeping Calhoun 25-23, 25-12, 25-18 at Tom Drake Coliseum.
The Lions improved to 27-5 overall and 11-2 in Alabama Community College Conference play. Calhoun fell to 21-15 overall and 11-3 in the conference.
The opening set was the closest of the match, with Wallace State prevailing by two points. The Lions created separation in the second set, winning by 13, then completed the sweep with a seven-point victory in the third.
Wednesday’s result avenged Wallace State’s four-set loss at Calhoun on Sept. 23. The Warhawks won that meeting 25-18, 21-25, 25-18, 25-18.
The victory extended Wallace State’s winning streak to 11 matches and kept the Lions unbeaten through 10 home matches this season.
Wallace State entered the match with two new conference award winners. Sophomore opposite Cheyenne Lucas was named the ACCC Offensive Player of the Week after totaling 70 kills, averaging 3.9 kills per set and hitting .457 during the award period.
Sophomore setter Darcy Alford was named the ACCC Setter of the Week after recording 208 assists, nine aces, 29 digs and three blocks. She averaged 11.56 assists per set during the award period.
The ACCC Women’s Volleyball Championship Tournament is scheduled for Oct. 30-Nov. 1 at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.
Wallace State’s opening opponent and match time had not been posted Wednesday night.
