CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – On Tuesday, the Lady Tigers will return home following a three-game road swing as Cumberland University visits the Gosser Gymnasium at 7 p.m. ET.
This match will be broadcasted live on the CU Sports Network starting at 6:45 as
Tony Fonzo will be on the call. Fans can watch online at CampbellsvilleTigers.com/watch or stream the game on the Roku and Apple TV apps on their televisions.
LADY TIGERS ROAD TRIP
- The three-match swing for the Lady Tigers was highlighted by a sweep of Pikeville as Campbellsville dropped five set matches to the University of the Cumberlands and Life University.
- In the three-set sweep of Pikeville, Campbellsville was led by Kymbra Kirby (9) and Sonia Flendrich (8) in kills, as they handled the Bears with ease, 25-7, 25-14, 25-23.
- Their matchup with the Cumberlands seemed to be a role reversal from when UC visited the Lady Tigers earlier this season.
- CU was able to jump out to a two-set lead before dropping sets three, four, and five to lose the match.
- The Lady Tigers also dropped a five setter to Life after winning sets one and four.
- Sonia Flendrich (19) and Sutton Mason (10) were each able to record double digit kills, while Paige Merrick was able to record 40 assists.
SCOUTING THE PHOENIX
- Entering Tuesday, the Phoenix hold an 18-9 overall record and are 7-3 inside the Mid-South Conference.
- Currently Cumberland University ranks in the top 20 of the NAIA in assists (1233), kills (1303), and blocks (209.5).
- The Phoenix are led by Sadie Edmonston in both aces and digs, while Masa Nalovic leads the team in kills.
HISTORY VS CUMBERLAND
- This matchup will be the 24thmeeting between the two schools since 2005.
- Campbellsville currently holds a 22-1 record against Cumberland.
- Their lone loss came in their first meeting this season as the Phoenix swept the Lady Tigers 25-17, 25-10, 25-15.
OVERVIEW OF THE MSC
- Campbellsville is currently 3-9 inside conference play to sit 7thin the conference standings.
- Cumberland University, 7-3 in MSC matches, are 4thin the standings.
- Lindsey Wilson leads the conference standings with a 10-2 conference record and 22-5 overall record.
After Tuesday's match, the Lady Tigers will have a week before they host Lindsey Wilson for the Battle of Highway 55 at 7 p.m. ET.