South Carolina suffered a tough loss in straight sets against Tennessee, bringing their record to 15-10 overall and 6-8 in conference play. Riley Whitesides led the offensive charge with 19 kills, but the team struggled to find a rhythm against Tennessee’s defense. Defensively, South Carolina had 44 digs but struggled to win the blocking battle.
Despite Whitesides’ standout performance, South Carolina was held without a service ace for the first time this season. The team also lost despite winning the battle in total digs, which was a rarity for them this season. Whitesides’ strong play earned her 20th career double-double and moved her past Shonda Cole for eighth-most kills in the rally-scoring era.
With just two home games left in the regular season, South Carolina will look to bounce back and finish strong. Their next match is against Florida on Wednesday, followed by a showdown with Texas A&M on Saturday, both at the Carolina Volleyball Center. Fans can attend both matches for free and support the team as they aim to close out the season on a high note.
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