GREENWOOD – The Lander volleyball team ended its campaign with a 3-0 loss to Francis Marion on Saturday afternoon in Finis Horne Arena. Set scores were 25-10, 27-25, 25-17.

Deona Mims led the Bearcats in kills in her final collegiate match, finishing the day with 10 kills. Christina Aguayo also added 10, while Madilyn Reed tallied 22 assists and 13 digs. Maddie Reed recorded a team-high 16 digs, while Aguayo and Hallie Huth each finished with 10 digs. Lander posted five service aces in the match, including one from senior Emma Efird. 

Lander trailed 22-14 in set two before embarking on an 11-3 run, highlighted by three Mims kills, to tie the score at 25-25. However, FMU sealed the set with a pair of kills to take a 2-0 lead on the day. The Bearcats battled to a 17-16 score in set three before the Patriots scored eight of the match's final nine points to earn the victory. 

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