ATHENS, Ga. – Alabama A&M University volleyball season came to a close as it fell to Georgia 3-0 (25-17, 25-9, 25-18) in the first round of the National Invitational Volleyball Championship on Tuesday evening at the Ramsey Center. The Lady Bulldogs conclude the year at 14-20 while Georgia improves to 21-11 and advance to the second round of the NIVC.          

Syretha Pride led Alabama A&M with seven kills and three blocks. Meredith Sieck registered 14 assists and Rebecca Pierce contributed eight digs. 

The Lady Bulldogs was outhit .322 - .045 over the course of the match, including a .545 - .000 advantage in favor of Georgia during a one-sided second set win for the home-standing Lady Bulldogs.

In set one, Georgia built an early 23-11 lead, but Lady Bulldogs were able to respond back offensively with an 6-1 run to get within single digits, 24-17.  However, the hosting Bulldogs were able to secure a kill to win set one, 25-17. The Lady Bulldogs struggled offensively in set two, dropping the second set, 25-9.

In set three, The Lady Bulldogs were able to keep up with Georgia early one, but a bad set from Alabama A&M allowed Georgia to go on a 7-0 run. Down 19-10, the Lady Bulldogs went on an 8-4 run to cut Georgia's deficit to five, 23-17, but back-to-back errors from Alabama A&M allowed Georgia to pull away with the match victory.