CLEVELAND, Ga. - CIU volleyball hit the road on Saturday afternoon for the final time during the 2021 regular season. Saturday proved to be another exceptional performance by the Rams as they made quick work of Truett McConnell (Ga.) in three sets (25-16, 25-17, 25-10). The Rams improved to 24-7 overall and 15-2 in Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) play with the victory. 

The Rams continue to play excellent team volleyball dominate in every facet of the game. The Rams record 38 kills compared to the Golden Bears' 22. Kira Rymer would lead the way in that category for the Rams with 12 of her own on a .476 hitting percentage. Abbey Kleist would also add nine kills while Kamelia De Jesus was instrumental in the Ram's offensive success, tallying 27 assists. She would also have an impact defensively, notching ten digs. Carla Cauchi and Karla Rodriguez would both add on nine digs of their own. Gabriela Vega and Ingrid Ferrari combined for seven blocks as Vega tallied three and Ferrari picked up four. 

What Coach Amber Haver is saying: 
"Glad we were able to get the job done.  It's a hard trip to Georgia in one day. We got off the bus and played disciplined volleyball to ensure a sweep, allowing us to catch most of the Men's Soccer historic victory on the ride back. What a great day to be a Ram! Looking forward to being back at home next weekend."

Up Next: 
CIU returns home for their last three regular-season matches. The first will be on Friday, Oct. 29, at 6:30 against Bluefield College (Va.).