PEMBROKE, N.C. – After defeating Francis Marion Friday night, the Lander volleyball team split its Peach Belt Conference weekend matches when it lost to UNC Pembroke, 3-0, on Saturday afternoon. Game scores were 25-22, 25-19, 25-21.

UNCP improves to 8-7 overall and 2-1 in the PBC, while Lander slips to 7-7, 1-2.

The Bearcats' Mallory Wasik had nine kills and eight digs, while Magi Nottingham added seven kills and 14 digs and Jessica Register chipped in 23 assists. Madison Kubal led the Lander in digs with 15, while Kiki Hennessey added 12 and Katelyn Kraft 10.

UNCP was led by Chelsea Phillips (15 kills, 11 digs), Ashlyn Rebok (26 assists), and Marissa Baker 32 digs.