ASHLAND, Va.—R-MC went the distance for a second time Saturday in Crenshaw Gymnasium against Hardin Simmons who topped the Jackets 3-2.

41 tie scores and 20 lead changes made for another back-and-forth volleyball match that went five sets (25-21, 20-25, 25-23, 27-29, 11-15) in favor of the Cowgirls (4-4). Total teams blocks were close as well 5 blocks to 5.5 blocks respectively and nearly identical hitting percentages (.216—HSU, .209—R-MC).   

Katie Rossberg (Crozet, VA) led the team for a second time with 14 kills with 37 attacks on just 1 error. Fellow sophomore Courtney Lowers (Suffolk, VA) had 11 kills on 31 attacks and middle-hitter Hillary Jessee (Warm Springs, VA) added 10 kills from 25 attacks.

Crozet native Riley Martin had 23 assists alongside 21 assists from junior Bailey Troia (Virginia Beach, VA). Senior Tori Puryear (Madison, VA) finished the match with 4 blocks. 

Randolph-Macon finishes their inaugural volleyball invitational 2-2. The Yellow Jackets continue match-play Sunday 9/8 at 12:00 noon against Trinity University (TX) in Crenshaw Gymnasium.