The women’s volleyball team’s performance in the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) tournament secures the Buffs a spot in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Championship.
In the quarterfinals of the AAC Tournament, Milligan upset the Union College Bulldogs 3-1. Carley Gregory had a career day posting 21 kills, and Taylor Pavich recorded a career high of 34 assists. Milligan then faced off against the Skyhawks of Pointe University. In a thrilling five set match, Milligan ultimately came away with a 3-2 victory, advancing them to the AAC Tournament final. The Buffs fell to Reinhardt University in the championship game with a score of 1-3. Julia Codispoti and Cameron McConnell made the alternate team for their efforts in the tournament.
The Buff’s runner-up finish means that they will compete in the NAIA National Championship. The tournament begins on Saturday, April 17, with final site dates set for Tuesday-Saturday, April 27 – May 1, in Sioux City, Iowa. More information regarding tournament details will be released in the following days.
For all updates on the Milligan Women’s Volleyball team, visit Milligan’s athletics website.
Headline photo: Carley Gregory’s 21 kills gave the Buffs the edge over Union, advancing Milligan to the AAC Tournament semifinals.