MOBILE, Ala. — South Alabama volleyball lost to Troy on Saturday, the Jaguars’ second consecutive home defeat after a 6-0 start on their home court this season.
The match was a meeting between the teams competing for second place in the Sun Belt Conference’s East Division.
Waelter Posts Eighth Double-Double
Melissa Waelter led South Alabama with 14 kills and 10 digs, her eighth double-double of the season.
Seniors Olivia Mohler and Lindsay Schwartz also reached double figures in kills. Both contributed at the net defensively as well, with Mohler recording six block assists and Schwartz five.
Jenna Hassell and Savannah Stewart each finished with 14 digs.
Troy had three players reach double figures in kills.
Home Schedule Closes This Week
South Alabama is 13-13 overall and 6-5 in Sun Belt play under first-year head coach Amy Hendrichovsky.
The Jaguars complete the home portion of their regular season this weekend at Jaguar Gym. They host Middle Tennessee State at 7 p.m. Friday and No. 19 Western Kentucky at noon Sunday.
