AIKEN, S.C. – The Lander volleyball team dropped a 3-1 decision at USC Aiken on Tuesday night. 

For the third consecutive match, Christina Aguayo led the Bearcats with 16 kills. Deona Mims notched 12 kills on the night and Maddie Reed led Lander with 17 digs. Madilyn Reed recorded her second consecutive double-double with 35 assists and 10 digs. 

Down 2-0 entering the third set, Lander erupted for 12 of the set's first 15 points and never allowed the Pacers to pull within six points. USC Aiken took a 17-7 lead in the fourth set, but Aguayo rattled off three consecutive kills to start a 7-1 run that trimmed the deficit to 18-14. However, Lander could not close the gap further as the Pacers held on for the win.

Lander returns home for a 6:00 p.m. match against UNC Pembroke on Friday night. 

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