GREENWOOD - The Lander volleyball team earned its 12th victory of the season on Friday night as the Bearcats posted a 3-1 Peach Belt Conference victory over Columbus State. Game scores were: 25-21, 22-25, 25-19, 25-22.

Lander improves to 12-4 overall and 4-4 in the PBC, while Columbus State falls to 10-7, (2-6).

Sophia Perkins recorded a double-double with 26 assists and 10 digs, while Khiani Kelly led the Bearcats with 14 kills. Hannah McManus tallied 25 digs on the evening, while Amanda Medlock finished with five service aces. 

The Cougars were led by Mary McCarty (14 kills), Abby King (41 assists, 16 digs) and Caytlin Merritt (13 digs).

Lander hosts Montevallo in a 1:00 p.m. Peach Belt Conference game on Saturday, followed by a non-conference match on Tuesday, October 11, at 7:00 p.m. against Converse.