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Box Score 3 ROME, Ga. – Berry College defeated Faulkner 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-16) to close play at the Berry Invitational unbeaten. The Vikings, which improved to 24-5, won the six-team tournament.
Berry got balance in its offensive attack as Emily Stromberg (11 kills), Kelsey Lochstampfor (10) and Katie O'Rourke all hit well. As a team, the Vikings hit .291 to .111 for the Eagles.
Stephanie Quinn dished 35 assists for BC and Jennifer Tinnell had 12 digs. Prior to the match, Quinn was recognized for her 3000th assist and Tinnell was the Vikings' senior day honoree.
"Senior night is always bittersweet," Berry Hed Coach Mika Robinson said. "It is sweet to reflect on how far Jenn has come in her four years, but we will certainly miss her next year. She has had a tremendous senior year and has been such a critical part of our team's success. So, it is quite fitting that she was named Tournament MVP in the last regular season tournament she will play in a Viking jersey."
Lindsey Ortner collected a match-best 13 digs for Faulkner.
"It is always great to win a tournament championship," Robinson added. "And it was fun to see every player on our team get an opportunity to contribute this weekend. They all work so hard every day in the practice gym, and I was proud of the consistently high level of play they brought the last two days."
Berry now prepares for the inaugural Southern Athletic Association Tournament. The event begins Friday and ends Sunday. As the top seed, Berry hosts the event.
All tournament team:
McKenna Bondarenko, Oglethorpe
Danelle Russell, Brenau
Brittnay Renfroe, Faulkner
Natali Rendon, Agnes Scott
Emily Stromberg, Berry
MVP: Jenn Tinnell, Berry
Photo courtesy of Kayla Sanner
Saturday's Other Recaps:
-Berry 3, Wesleyan 0 (25-11, 25-16, 25-6)
Berry (23-5) was led by Krista Miller and her career-high 28 assists. Meredith Hopper posted 13 kills as the Vikings set a Division III benchmark with 23 victories. Wesleyan (2-24) got 8 assists from Hannah Finch.
-Oglethorpe 3, Agnes Scott 0 (25-19, 25-12, 25-18)
The Stormy Petrels improved to 9-13 and Agnes Scott dropped to 8-12. Natalie Rendon had 7 kills for the Scotties.
-Brenau 3, Wesleyan 0 (25-16, 25-16, 25-16)
Melissa Thronton had 11 kills and McKenna Cipres recorded 26 assists for Brenau (16-10) Wesleyan (2-25) got 11 kills from McKenzie Bragg.
-Faulkner 3, Agnes Scott 0 (25-18, 25-12, 26-24) Faulkner (10-16) got 13 kills from Shelby Wood. Claire Brmmeler posted 13 digs for the Scottie, which dropped to 8-13.
-Brenau 3, Oglethorpe 0 (25-19, 25-19, 25-18)
Melissa Thornton spiked a match best 17 kills for Brenau (17-10). Anna Marie desalvo passed for 11 assists for OU (9-14).
